Six Georgia high school football playoff semifinal teams were unranked in preseason.

There was only one in 2024 (Stephenson), though seven in 2023. Here are the preseason rankings of the 31 qualified semifinal teams.

Class 6A

  • 2. Buford
  • 4. Carrollton
  • 6. North Gwinnett
  • 10. Valdosta

Class 5A

  • 4. Thomas County Central
  • 6. Roswell
  • NR. Rome

Note: Hughes was No. 1 and Gainesville No. 2 in the preseason Class 5A rankings. Their quarterfinal game will be played Friday.

Class 4A

  • 2. Benedictine
  • 3. Creekside
  • 6. Marist
  • 10. Kell

Class 3A

  • 2. Jefferson
  • 3. Sandy Creek
  • 4. LaGrange
  • NR. West Laurens

Class 2A

  • 1. Carver (Columbus)
  • 3. Burke County
  • NR. Sumter County
  • NR. Hapeville Charter

Class A Division I

  • 1. Toombs County
  • 2. Worth County
  • 9. Heard County
  • NR. Pepperell

Class A Division II

  • 1. Bowdon
  • 3. Lincoln County
  • 5. Clinch County
  • 10. Early County

Class 3A-A Private

  • 2. Hebron Christian
  • 3. Fellowship Christian
  • 5. Calvary Day
  • NR. Greater Atlanta Christian

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