This week on the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, you will hear the stories behind one of the state’s most passionate rivalries as Warner Robins and Northside prepare for battle. Coaches, players, and fans share what this matchup means to their schools and community. The episode also highlights standout performances, first wins, and the moments that make high school football unforgettable across Georgia.

The Football Fridays in Georgia podcast welcomes GHSA Executive Director Dr. Tim Scott for his annual visit to kick off the season. He joins Jon and Hannah to discuss reclassification, the new transfer eligibility rules, the rapid growth of girls' flag football, and how NIL is shaping high school sports in Georgia.

This episode features conversations with four standout Georgia high school football coaches about the drive, discipline, and community pride that fuel their teams. Ware County’s Jason Strickland, Appling County’s Tucker Pruitt, Fitzgerald’s Wes Tankersley, and Irwin County’s Larry Harold share how they build a winning culture, inspire their players on and off the field, and preview their big match-ups this week. 

This special All-Star episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast previews the high school football season just five weeks out. Jon and Hannah are joined by top journalists from across the state to break down major coaching changes, rising programs, and key regional storylines. The episode also explores broader issues like GHSA reclassification and what it means for teams statewide.

This episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast spotlights the explosive growth of girls' flag football across the state, from new high school teams to emerging college scholarships. Coaches from Pope and Southeast Bulloch share how their programs are setting the standard and reshaping perceptions of the sport.

GPB's Make That Kid an Offer is a segment featured during the Football Fridays in Georgia halftime show that highlights under-the-radar Georgia high school football players who excel on the field and in the classroom but may be overlooked in college recruiting, aiming to boost their visibility and help them secure scholarship offers. This podcast episode highlights just a few of the student-athletes who have signed scholarships after being featured on MTKAO. 

The Georgia high school football coaching landscape has seen significant shifts. In this episode, Jon and Hannah talk with three of the biggest names on the move. New Northside Warner Robins coach Boone Williams, Dalton's Chris Prewett, and Prince Avenue Christian's Jon Richt discuss their transitions, challenges, and visions for their storied programs.

This episode highlights the 2025 GHSA Basketball Championships and features interviews with coaches Chaz Clark of Butler, George Brown of Savannah High, and Kassie Scott of Cherokee Bluff. Clark discusses his team's victory and what it means to the Butler community, Brown talks about the challenges of playing a familiar opponent in the championship game, and Scott shares her experience as a head coach with a husband who is also a head coach.

National Signing Day has evolved, but its impact remains profound for athletes and coaches alike. Jon and Hannah break down the shift from the traditional signing day to the early signing period, with insights from high school and college coaches navigating the recruiting process. The episode also features the inspiring story of Brookwood kicker Caitlyn Soroka and the challenges she faced while navigating the college football recruitment process. 

In the final Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast episode of the season, Jon Nelson is joined by the FFIG All-Stars to break down all 12 GHSA State Championship games. Four flag football championships, eight tackle football championships, and one final 2024 episode.