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GHSA football playoff brackets 2026 for all 8 classifications

The 2026 Georgia high school football playoff brackets for all eight classifications.

AJC VARSITY

2026 GHSA football brackets announcement schedule, printable bracket

AJC Varsity has provided an blank bracket option for readers that can be downloaded. The brackets will be updated once the GHSA releases finalized seeding.

AJC VARSITY

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.

The Latest from Michael Cunningham

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

There’s little reason to believe Georgia Tech’s Key will get staff hires right

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key says he messed up by hiring defensive coordinator Jason Semore and two other first-year assistants last offseason. ...

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Trading Jessie Bates III weakens Falcons, but deal is worth it

The Falcons' trade of safety Jessie Bates III doesn't necessarily mean they're giving up on this season.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Last-place Falcons headed for another losing season

Also: Georgia Tech hits low that even former coach Geoff Collins never reached, Georgia is heavy favorite to win CFP.

The Latest from Ken Sugiura

KEN SUGIURA

Bates trade confirms that Falcons’ season is going nowhere

The trading of Jessie Bates III shows the Falcons leadership triumvirate was willing to cut bait — cut Bates, if you will — in return for building the future.

KEN SUGIURA

Falcons christen a new country to lose in

In desperate need of a win, the Falcons wanted to show the world who they are against the Bengals in Madrid on Sunday. Unfortunately, they did.

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.

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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