The Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast All-Stars join Jon and Hannah to preview the 2024 season. Reclassification has shaken up a lot of regions across the state with some teams set to face multiple defending state champions in region play. Todd Holcomb of the Georgia High School Football Daily, Phil Jones of ITG Next, Jack Patterson and Tyler Redmond of WRBL - Columbus, Marvin James of 13WMAZ in Macon, and the voice of Football Fridays in Georgia, Matt Stewart give their predictions for the 2024 GHSA football season. 

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In this episode, Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin dive into the upcoming 2024 high school football season in Georgia, highlighting the excitement and unpredictability brought on by reclassification changes. The episode features insights from the Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast All-Star Team including Todd Holcomb of the Georgia High School Football Daily, Phil Jones of ITG Next, Jack Patterson and Tyler Redmond of WRBL - Columbus, Marvin James of 13WMAZ in Macon, and the voice of Football Fridays in Georgia, Matt Stewart.

Key points include:

  • Reclassification Chaos: Many teams, like Milton and Jefferson, have dropped in classification, leading to new and highly competitive regions. Some regions, particularly in 4A and 5A, are incredibly stacked, which means some top teams might not even make the playoffs. In Middle Georgia, the recent reclassification has opened up opportunities for smaller schools
  • Underdogs to Watch: Hapeville Charter, Douglas, Bleckley, and Elbert Counties, Westside-Macon, Cass....just to name a few. 
  • Top Matchups: Buford vs. Milton
  • Matt Stewart's Top Players & Teams: The episode wraps up with Matt Stewart, who discusses key players like Elijah Griffin, the top defensive lineman in the state, and Juju Lewis, a reclassified senior QB with significant NIL deals. Matt also highlights potential sleeper teams like Cass and Douglas County, who could make deep playoff runs.

This season will be marked by both "chalk" (expected outcomes) and "chaos" (upsets and surprises), making it a thrilling one for fans across the state.