What’s next?

The Falcons are out of the playoffs. Should offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian return? Roquan Smith is leaving Georgia for the NFL. What will the defense look like next season?

AJC sports columnist Jeff Schultz and WSB-TV sports director Zach Klein discuss the Falcons' year and the first-and-goal sequence that determined their fate in their "We Never Played the Game" podcast. Listen (then subscribe, rate and review):

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Kennesaw State defensive back Kody Jones (12) reacts during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Fifth Third Stadium, Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in Kennesaw. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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