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Columbus Football

Georgia · 4A · Region 1
Power
-50.3
▼3.0
GA Rank
#361
▼10
4A Rank
#52
▼2
Region 1
#8
Record
3-6
Proj Rec
3-7
Playoff Odds
0.7%
▼5.04A

Columbus is a Georgia high school football program (Class 4A, Region 1, GHSA). The 2026 record stands at 3-6. The Cooper Predictor rates Columbus at -50.3, No. 361 of 438 rated Georgia teams and No. 52 of 60 in 4A. The model projects a 3-7 finish, with playoff odds of 0.7%. The model's pre-game picks are 7-0 in Columbus games this season. Most recent result: lost to Cairo 0-75 on Oct 30. Next up: at Spencer on Nov 6 — the model projects Spencer 45-10, giving Columbus a 3% chance to win.

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Updated Nov 2, 2026 · Power ratings are calibrated within each state, so a rating from one state can't be compared directly with another's.

2026 schedule, predictions & results

DateOpponentProjectionResult
Aug 21@ JordanW 49-6 95% ✓W 44-0
Aug 28@ Marion CountyW 35-13 82% ✓W 21-20
Sep 4vs WestoverL 10-41 8% ✓L 8-49
Sep 11@ ShawL 17-31 25% ✓L 10-32
Sep 24@ DoughertyL 14-45 5% ✓L 0-48
Oct 2vs BainbridgeL 13-38 7% ✓L 0-41
Oct 8@ Hardawayno pick on recordW 49-6
Oct 15@ Monroeno pick on recordL 10-44
Oct 30vs CairoL 7-52 1% ✓L 0-75
Nov 6@ SpencerL 10-45 3%—

Projection = the model's pick, projected score and Columbus's win probability. For games already played it is the pick frozen before kickoff, with ✓ or ✗ beside it — every pick stays public.

Columbus graduates playing college football

Damarcus O'NealCharleston Southern FCS
Karson BaldwinClark Atlanta D-II
Corban MilanoWheaton (IL) D-III
Brock GundersonBerry D-III
Joel FordjourWooster D-III
Jackson BelynKenyon D-III

Compiled from publicly published team rosters and signing announcements. Some schools do not list a high school, so a player may be missing — it is not a judgement on the player.

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