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Valdosta Football

Georgia · 7A · Region 1
Power
+37.9
▼1.3
GA Rank
#4
7A Rank
#2
Region 1
#1
Record
7-1
Proj Rec
8-1
Playoff Odds
99.4%
▼0.27A

Valdosta is a Georgia high school football program (Class 7A, Region 1, GHSA). The 2026 record stands at 7-1. The Cooper Predictor rates Valdosta at +37.9, No. 4 of 438 rated Georgia teams and No. 2 of 50 in 7A. The model projects an 8-1 finish, with playoff odds of 99.4%. The model's pre-game picks are 7-1 in Valdosta games this season. Most recent result: lost to Lowndes 31-32 on Oct 30. Next up: vs Richmond Hill on Nov 6 — the model projects Valdosta 45-13, giving Valdosta a 98% 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@ Jones CountyW 48-10 91% ✓W 52-14
Aug 28vs HowardW 52-3 99% ✓W 56-6
Sep 4vs Bradwell InstituteW 59-21 97% ✓W 56-13
Sep 11vs KIPP Atlanta CollegiateW 48-10 98% ✓W 58-18
Sep 25vs StockbridgeW 49-17 97% ✓W 58-21
Oct 16@ Colquitt CountyW 42-24 84% ✓W 52-44
Oct 23vs Camden CountyW 48-14 96% ✓W 63-10
Oct 30@ LowndesW 38-24 79% ✗L 31-32
Nov 6vs Richmond HillW 45-13 98%—

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

Valdosta graduates playing college football

Corey Howard Jr.Alabama FBS
Todd RobinsonGeorgia FBS
Jacarrius PeakSouth Carolina FBS
JD RhymHouston FBS
Prince JeanKentucky FBS
Camron BrownMississippi State FBS
Tim RobersonWest Virginia FBS
Marcus WilliamsSouth Florida FBS
Jalon CopelandArkansas FBS
Jaylen BentleyGeorgia Southern FBS
Jalen BurgessGeorgia Southern FBS
Jimyll LundyGeorgia State FBS
Nykobi BrownColorado State FBS
Seth BrownRice FBS
Eric Brantley Jr.Mercer FCS
Tyrieke WadeValdosta State D-II
Jarius CurryValdosta State D-II
Jimyll LundyAnderson (SC) D-II
De'Ron BerryEdward Waters D-II
Demauree BennettFort Valley State D-II
Zamarian WilliamsSavannah State D-II
Zachary WilsonBuena Vista D-III
Simeon RoundtreeRipon D-III
Jalen YearbyCumberlands (Ky.) NAIA
Jaylin BerrianCumberlands (Ky.) NAIA

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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