On this penultimate Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, you join the crew as they preview a packed week of GHSA high school football, from the Gainesville vs. Rome 5A semifinal at Barron Stadium to the Buford vs. Carrollton clash for the 6A state title. Gainesville head coach Josh Niblett and Rome head coach John Reid share how their teams handled an unusual playoff delay, how they build program culture from second grade through varsity, and what it takes to survive a schedule full of state contenders. 

All four reigning state champions try to keep their title hopes alive in the quest for a return trip to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Watch McEachern host the next two rounds on GPB.org on Monday. 

GPB-TV will televise the Class 5A semifinal game between Gainesville and Rome on Thursday. The remainder of the state championship games have been determined.