Optimism is the common theme around the state for new coaches, despite how rosy or difficult the situation may be.

On this week's podcast, Jon and Hannah talk with Northside (WR) Coach Chad Alligood and Warner Robins Coach Marquis Westbrook about "The Game" this week and why it's so special. They also break down last week's big matchups.

Brookwood and Collins Hill, two of the elite programs in Gwinnett County, will meet Friday in the Week 3 edition of Football Fridays in Georgia. 

The final GPB Sports' 2021 Football Rankings are out and only two schools went back-to-back and two finished the season undefeated. See who ended up where. 

Sam Horn had a big night and Collins Hills won its first state championship and completed an undefeated season. 

Milton trying to prevent top-ranked Collins Hill from completing unbeaten season. 

It's the Finals edition of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast. GPB Sports' Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson travel across the state to bring you a rapid fire preview of all of the GHSA Football State Championship games from the Football Fridays in Georgia Media All-Star team. 

Some of the top recruiting prospects in the nation will be competing when Collins Hill hosts Grayson in a rematch of last year's championship game in Football Fridays In Georgia game of the week. 

GPB Sports is looking for Georgia high school football players who are having a great season and career but who may need a little help getting noticed by recruiters.

Capsule previews of all eight of Friday's GHSA football classification semifinal matchups to determine who moves on to next week's state championships

Travis Hunter, a five-star defensive back from Collins Hill, talks with GPB's Hannah Goodin about his season and his firm commitment to Florida State. 

A rematch between last season’s Class 7A championship game between Grayson and Collins Hill is on the docket for this week’s broadcast of GPB’s Football Fridays in Georgia.

Results in two of the most powerful regions has caused havoc with the rankings in Class 5A. But none of the state's No. 1 ranked teams have changed for Week 9. 

Collins Hill quarterback Sam Horn became Missouri's highest-rated commit when the chose the Tigers. Learn why in this conversation with GPB's Hannah Goodin,

There are two new No. 1 teams in the GPB Football Rankings. Collins Hill ascended to the top spot in Class 7A and Warner Robins, the reigning state champion, is back on top after the second week. 

Expect a topsy-turvy season for football recruiting this fall, where early commitments may fade and wither after prospects take their on-campus visits and find themselves with shiny new choices. The fun has already started. 

The Football Friday's In Georgia podcast kicks off its weekly schedule with a preview of the top teams, players and coaching moves for the upcoming 2021 season. Hosts Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson are joined by GPB play-by-play announcer Matt Stewart, who breaks down his surprise picks for the top of the 7A classification. Georgia High School Football Daily newsletter creator Todd Holcomb also joins the team to discuss some of the biggest coaching moves from the offseason.  

The Grayson Rams completed an unbeaten season by defeating Gwinnett County rival Collins Hill to win the Class 7A championship. 

Here is a look at the Class 7A championship game between Collins Hill and Grayson. 

Collins Hill had lived up to its season-long motto to "Take the Win" and the Eagles find themselves in the Class 7A quarterfinals.