It’s Halloween week on the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, and the playoff picture is pure chaos. Jon and Niki talk with Carrollton’s Joey King, Lowndes’ Adam Carter, and Douglas County’s Johnny White about rivalries, leadership, and keeping focus through late-season pressure. From the Winnersville Classic to Region 7-6A math, it’s a jam-packed episode of Georgia high school football stories and laughter.

On this episode, Jon and Niki break down the biggest region-title races of the year with North Gwinnett’s Eric Godfree, Norcross’s Corey Richardson, and Thomas County Central’s Justin Rogers. From 150-career wins to a first-year coach continuing a Gwinnett dynasty to the deafening “vuvuzela” culture of South Georgia football, this episode captures the passion of playoff-season Fridays. Hear insights, strategy, and community stories from the state’s top programs.

We sit down with GHSA Executive Director Dr. Tim Scott to break down the new Postseason Ranking System and what it means for every team fighting for a playoff position. Then we turn to the Battle of Macland Road, where unbeaten Hillgrove and McEachern square off under the lights, with insights from both head coaches. If you’re looking for clear answers on GHSA playoffs and the week’s biggest matchups, this is the episode for you.

Milton head coach Ben Reaves shares how mindfulness, yoga, and a homegrown feeder pipeline fuel the Eagles as they host Gainesville on senior night. Gainesville head coach Josh Niblett explains the Red Elephants’ week‑to‑week standard, while Houston County’s Jeremy Edwards breaks down the Bears’ best start and bye‑week plan before a brutal stretch. Plus, region storylines from South Georgia and a quick nod to Marist legend Alan Chadwick reaching 450 wins.

We’ll talk Benedectine head coach Danny Britt, who led his Cadets to a victory against Ware over the weekend. Jared Hughes, flag football coach at Rome, will tell us what it’s like to create a new sports program from scratch. Finally, Collins Hill head coach Drew Swick talks about his plans to lead a tough defense against Buford this weekend. Plus: flag football season starts today!

We take you inside a packed week of Georgia high school football. Valdosta head coach Shelton Felton details a 5–0 start and the realities of Region 1-6A road trips, while Langston-Hughes head coach Andrico Hines and Newnan’s Chip Walker preview a high-scoring showdown. You get upsets, player spotlights, and a full look at the GPB Game of the Week.

We preview North Cobb at North Paulding with head coaches Shane Queen and Don Stark, dig into Colquitt County coach Sean Calhoun’s whirlwind week with games on Friday, Tuesday, and Friday, and revisit a packed night at Buford’s Philip Beard Stadium. You get notes on Douglas County, a web game check on Benedictine at Westminster, and Sequoyah star Will Rajecki's seven-touchdown performance.

This week, Douglas County visits nationally ranked Buford at The Beard, plus a look at Sprayberry at Sequoyah. Coaches Johnny White and Bryant Appling share how they build trust, manage distractions, and outwork the moment. Rabun County’s Rance Gillespie takes you home to Tiger for a program built on place, people, and pride.