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At the intersection of college football and falconry, one big question remains
Georgia Southern's bald eagle mascot, Freedom, died unexpectedly in March 2025. Training of the next generation, Freedom II, continues as the 2026 season nears kickoff.
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Eight wins? Nine? AJC staff predicts win totals for Georgia Tech football.
The Yellow Jackets start the 2026 season with interesting nonconference games against Colorado and Tennessee before a tough ACC slate.
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Underdog Howard gets signature win over Alabama A&M in MEAC/SWAC Challenge
Alumnus Ted White won his first game as Howard's coach as the Bison squandered a 20-7 lead but scored a 51-yard TD late to beat Alabama A&M at Center Parc Stadium.
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Why HBCU football keeps coming back to Atlanta
Alabama A&M and Howard will open the HBCU football season up on Saturday in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff at Center Parc Stadium.
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AP Top 25 ballot review: What went into over-ranked and under-ranked teams
AP Top 25 voter Mike Griffith breaks down his preseason ballot and explains why he diverged from the consensus on several teams.
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Clark Atlanta starts over with prized quarterback, veteran coach
One year removed from an appearance in the conference championship game, the Clark Atlanta football program is starting over again.
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30 years ago, Sanford Stadium helped launch a soccer boom. Now it’s back.
The last time soccer was played in UGA's Sanford Stadium, it helped make the women’s game matter in America. Thirty years later, soccer is returning to the iconic venue.