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AJC Varsity rankings: No new teams enter Top 10 for first time since 2012

Seven games were played between Top 10 teams, leading to some movement in the rankings.

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Maxwell playoff projections: Could home advantage push Valdosta past Buford?

Although the Maxwell Ratings reflect team strength, the simulation highlights the impact of the season’s structure as defined by games, region alignments and playoff brackets.

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AJC Varsity rankings: 3 teams enter Top 10 for 1st time this season

Dougherty, Model and Schley County are in the Top 10 of AJC Varsity’s football rankings for the first time this season.

The Latest from Michael Cunningham

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Falcons coach Stefanski isn’t using Bijan Robinson like he should

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski has expressed regret for not giving star running back the ball more. There’s no excuse for not giving the Bengals a big dose of Robinson runs.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Predictions: Falcons are ‘home’ underdogs in Madrid

The Falcons-Bengals matchup in Madrid headlines Michael Cunningham’s predictions, along with insight for Georgia, Georgia Tech, Georgia State and other weekend games.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Good chance Dream will be back in Finals next year

Also in Weekend Reflections: Inconsistent offense is problem for Falcons, and Georgia Tech is good at nothing.

The Latest from Ken Sugiura

KEN SUGIURA

Postcard from Madrid: Tim Hortons! Taco Bell! A cat!

A look at Madrid during the Falcons’ visit from columnist Ken Sugiura, featuring dedicated fans, fast-food surprises and memorable street scenes.

KEN SUGIURA

Falcons fans’ forever question asked in Spain, too: Is it worth it?

From Barcelona to Madrid, Falcons supporters share the same enduring question heard across Georgia: Is being a Falcons fan worth it?

KEN SUGIURA

Take a look at the Falcons merch poised to fly off shelves in Madrid

The NFL appears to have struck gold again, this time with merchandise specifically branded for Sunday’s game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Cincinnati Bengals.

PHOTOS: Georgia blows out Ole Miss

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Ole Miss running back Shekai Mills-Knight (33) is tackled by Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson (5, left) and Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (9) during the second half of their SEC football game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in Oxford, Ms. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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AJC Varsity rankings: All 8 No. 1 teams enter GHSA playoffs undefeated

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Updates for Sunday morning’s Falcons-Bengals matchup in Madrid

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech football’s agonizing season continues with loss to Louisville

BULLDOGS

Georgia surges early in dominating win over Ole Miss

BULLDOGS

Projecting CFP rankings — Georgia No. 1 with Miami’s loss to Notre Dame

GHSA football playoff brackets 2026 for all 8 classifications

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Hawks overcome early game struggles to down Nets

Friday recap: Colquitt County, Tucker among big winners ahead of bracket reveal