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Football Around Georgia: Week 9 of 2025 season
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Georgia Tech gets it done against Duke to stay undefeated. Georgia has a big fourth quarter to take down #5 Ole Miss. Georgia Southern shut down Georgia State late, while Savannah State and the Falcons struggled to find any offense.
Here is everything that happened this past week in football around Georgia.
#10 Georgia vs #5 Ole Miss – The Bulldogs found a way to come out on top in this SEC matchup of two top ten teams. Georgia scored 17 unanswered points in the 4th quarter to beat Ole Miss 43-35.
Junior QB Gunner Stockton was 26 of 31 on the day for 298 yards and four touchdowns through the air. Stockton also rushed for 59 yards and one touchdown on 10 carries.
On the other sideline, Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss was 19 of 36 for 263 yards and one touchdown. The former Ferris State passer also had nine carries for 42 yards and two rushing touchdowns on the day.
Georgia will now shut it down for a week before facing the 3-4 Florida Gators in Athens. Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 3:30 on Nov. 1st on ABC.
Georgia Southern vs Georgia State – The Georgia Southern Eagles took advantage of a 21-0 fourth quarter to help claim a 41-24 victory over Georgia State for their third win of the season.
Junior QB JC French IV was 17 of 25 for 210 yards and three touchdowns. French IV also led the Eagles in rushing with 12 carries for 85 yards and one touchdown.
While Senior WR Camden Brown only had three catches on the day for 48 yards, two of those were for touchdowns. Senior WR Dalen Cobb was responsible for the other score on his way to a seven catch game for 43 yards.
Georgia Southern will now have the tough task of winning on the road as they head to Jonesboro to take on the 3-4 Arkansas State Red Wolves. Kickoff for the game is set for 7:00 p.m. Saturday on ESPN.
#13 Georgia Tech vs Duke – The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets continue their winning ways with a 27-18 victory over the Duke Blue Devils.
Senior playcaller Haynes King was 14 of 21 through the air for 205 yards. As usual, King was also a major factor on the ground as he accounted for 120 of Georgia Tech’s 171 total rushing yards. King also had one rushing touchdown on his 14 carries.
The Yellow Jackets’ other offensive score came on a 10-yard touchdown run from Junior RB Malachi Hosley, who finished the day with 23 yards on 11 carries.
Georgia Tech’s defense also got in on the scoring as Senior DB Omar Daniels had a 95-yard fumble return for a touchdown.
The Yellow Jackets will now put that 7-0 win streak on the line as they take on the 3-4 Syracuse Orange at noon on Saturday. The game can be seen on ESPN.
Savannah State vs Fort Valley State University – The Savannah State Tigers fall to 3-4 on the year following a 7-0 loss to Fort Valley State University.
The Tigers’ offense struggled as they were held to only 93 yards of total offense on the day.
The only score of the game came when Fort Valley State University Sophomore WR Donte Curry returned a 76-yard punt return for a touchdown.
Savannah State will now head home for homecoming week, where they will face the 3-4 Morehouse College Maroon Tigers. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers – Atlanta’s trip to the west coast does not go as planned as they fall 20-10 to the San Francisco 49ers.
QB Michael Penix Jr. was responsible for Atlanta’s on touchdown on the day as he connected with RB Bijan Robinson on a 10-yard pass for a score. Penix Jr. finished the game 21 of 38 for 241 yards.
The 49ers’ defense held Robinson to 40 yards rushing on 14 carries. The Falcons’ offense as a whole was held to 62 total yards on the ground.
Atlanta’s only other points came on a 38-yard field goal by Kicker Parker Romo in the second quarter.
Atlanta will now return home to take on the 1-6 Miami Dolphins. The game will take place at 1:00 p.m. Sunday on CBS.
The Georgia Bulldogs are expected to have one of the country’s best defenses again in 2026. Georgia has a lot of continuity from the 2025 defense and should be able to dominate many of their opponents this fall.
The Bulldogs defense will be led by potential All-American defensive backs KJ Bolden and Ellis Robinson. Georgia appears to be set at inside linebacker with the likes of Raylen Wilson, Chris Cole, Justin Williams and Zayden Walker forming a formidable group.
Georgia’s defense is not without questions. The Bulldogs need defensive tackle Elijah Griffin to play like a star as a sophomore. Georgia has to get more pass rush production. UGA managed only 20 sacks a year ago and their top defensive transfer addition, Amaris Williams of Auburn, is expected to be out for the season. Georgia fans can all remember Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss running circles around the Georgia defense in crucial moments of the Sugar Bowl.
Outside of the pass rush, Georgia’s depth at outside cornerback is probably the Bulldogs’ second-biggest weakness. If Ellis Robinson gets hurt, then Georgia could be in trouble. Despite these concerns, Georgia’s defense should overwhelm weaker SEC opponents this fall.
Nose tackle
- Jordan Hall
- Xzavier McLeod
- Nnamdi Ogboko
Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Hall is a former five-star recruit with a significant injury history. His snaps will probably be limited at times this fall. Xzavier McLeod has improved in each of his two seasons at Georgia and should be one of Georgia’s top depth options in the defensive line rotation. Nasir Johnson is another big body to know up front at nose tackle.
Defensive tackle
- Elijah Griffin
- Josh Horton
- Nasir Johnson/London Seymour/Valdin Sone
Five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin is entering his second season and is looking to have a big year after making an impact as a true freshman. Josh Horton has plenty of experience, but Bulldog fans would like to see a bit more production. Another defensive lineman to know is freshman Valdin Sone, who is a five-star recruit.
Defensive end
- Gabe Harris
- Joseph Jonah-Ajonye
- Justin Greene/JJ Hanne
Gabe Harris has the size to play both defensive end and outside linebacker. Georgia needs him as a pass rusher. He missed the Bulldogs’ Sugar Bowl loss and spring practice due to a turf toe injury. Joseph Jonah-Ajonye is a former elite recruit.
Outside linebacker
- Quintavius Johnson
- Chase Linton/Isaiah Gibson
- Darren Ikinnagbon/Khamari Brooks/PJ Dean
Quintavius Johnson is expected to start after a promising 2025 season. Gabe Harris and Chris Cole will also see action at outside linebacker. One of these second-year players needs to step up: Isaiah Gibson, Chase Linton and/or Darren Ikinnagbon. All have a lot of talent and are in for bigger roles after Auburn transfer Amaris Williams suffered an ACL injury in the spring. Freshmen Khamari Brooks and PJ Dean were both four-star signees.
Inside linebacker
- Raylen Wilson
- Chris Cole
- Justin Williams
- Zayden Walker
Once again, Georgia and coach Glenn Schumann have a stacked inside linebackers room. The Bulldogs will start two inside linebackers, but their backups will all play key roles. Chris Cole led UGA in sacks during the 2025 season. Cole and Zayden Walker are important pieces in Georgia’s pass rush. Raylen Wilson (knee) and Walker (shoulder) both missed the spring.
Georgia freshmen Nick Abrams has a lot of talent and veteran Terrell Foster is reliable, but they’re expected to be buried on Georgia’s depth chart along with redshirt freshman AJ Kruah.
Outside cornerback
- Ellis Robinson IV
- Demello Jones
- Braylon Conley/Gentry Williams
- Jontae Gilbert/Caden Harris/Justice Fitzpatrick
Georgia’s outside cornerback room is led by Ellis Robinson, who should be an All-SEC pick. The spot opposite Robinson should go to Demello Jones, but don’t rule out experience transfers Braylon Conley (USC) and Gentry Williams (Oklahoma). There is some concern about Georgia’s outside cornerback depth this season. Jontae Gilbert, Caden Harris and Justice Fitzpatrick all have talent, but Fitzpatrick did suffer a torn ACL in December.
Slot cornerback
- Khalil Barnes
- Rasean Dinkins
- Zech Fort
Rasean Dinkins did well in the SEC championship against Alabama, but not as strong in the Sugar Bowl. Clemson transfer Khalil Barnes is projected to start over him with Tyrique Green being another name to watch at star.
Free safety
- KJ Bolden
- Tyrique Green
- Jaylan Morgan/Jordan Smith
Georgia junior KJ Bolden should be an All-SEC pick. Four-star signee Tyrique Green is going to find a way on to the field this season.
Strong safety
- Rasean Dinkins
- Zion Branch/Ja’Marley Riddle/Kyron Jones
- Todd Robinson/Blake Stewart
Dinkins and Barnes will both likely start for UGA. Zion Branch, Ja’Marley Riddle and Kyron Jones should all see snaps with Jones’ health being a question.
Georgia
How Georgia’s economy drew the World Cup—and how the World Cup will strengthen Georgia’s economy
Illustration by Dan Matutina
It’s the $1 billion dollar question: What prompted FIFA to choose Atlanta as one of the host cities for this summer’s FIFA World Cup 2026™? The answer is the same one that lures companies from all over the world to Georgia: the state’s robust economy, strong infrastructure, and cooperative culture.
Since the Olympics, Georgia has positioned itself as the Gateway to the South for global business. It has built a diverse industry base in fields such as agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, film and television, technology, and aerospace. Direct foreign investment is strong here: Atlanta is home to more than 70 foreign consulates, trade missions, and bi-national chambers of commerce.
One of Georgia’s biggest assets is global connectivity—by air, rail, road, and waterways, says Pat Wilson, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Eighty percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour direct flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest passenger hub. Georgia’s interstate system provides 20,000 miles of federal and state highways, and the Port of Savannah is the fastest-growing container terminal on the East Coast. All of this allows sports fans, foreign dignitaries, and corporate executives to get in and out of Atlanta very easily. “And business follows connectivity,” Wilson says.
These factors, combined with Georgia’s long history of cooperation between the private and public sectors, helped seal its position as a host city. And that, in turn, will pay dividends.
Courtesy of Georgia Ports Authority
Courtesy of Stone Mountain
Photograph by GenePage/ AMC
Take, for example, tourism. Explore Georgia, the state’s tourism arm, is betting big that FIFA World Cup 2026™ could potentially catapult the state’s visitor numbers to unprecedented levels. To maximize the possibilities, it has launched a global marketing campaign in conjunction with the tournament, including ads on stadium and railway-station billboards in the United Kingdom. “We want visitors to make Georgia their home-away-from-home during the World Cup,” Wilson says.
Katie Kirkpatrick, president and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber, is similarly bullish. Much like after the Olympics 30 years ago, she expects the city and state to leverage the global soccer tournament’s effects for decades to come. Economic-impact estimates range from $500 million to over $1 billion. “Atlanta does ‘big’ well,” she says. “And I’m confident that we will see increased foreign direct investment and show the world once again that here in Georgia, business culture and innovation naturally converge.”
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