MaxPreps Game of the Week showcases Georgia heavyweights Sept. 18 when No. 7 Buford visits No. 13 Grayson

Peach State supremacy on the line in early-season showdown.

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Jul 31, 2026, 10:00am
ATLANTA — The MaxPreps Game of the Week heads to Georgia for a showdown between nationally-ranked powers Friday, Sept. 18, when No. 7 Buford travels to face No. 13 Grayson (Loganville).

Buford is the reigning MaxPreps National Champion after finishing 15-0 with a Class AAAAAA state title last fall. Grayson went 12-1 last season and reached the Class AAAAAA state quarterfinals.

The two programs have combined to win 19 state championships with 18 of those coming in the 2000s. They have won the last two in the state's highest classification with Buford capturing the AAAAAA title last year and Grayson in 2024. 

MaxPreps Game of the Week
No. 7 Buford at No. 13 Grayson
Date: Friday, Sept. 18, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Streaming: MaxPreps YouTube, MaxPreps.com, NFHS Network
Location: Grayson High School
The MaxPreps Game of the Week showcases the nation's premier high school football matchups while celebrating the athletes, coaches and communities that make Friday nights special. Throughout game week, MaxPreps will provide comprehensive coverage, including feature stories, player profiles, rankings analysis, photography, videos, social media content and complete game coverage.

"Georgia continues to produce some of the nation's best high school football and Buford vs. Grayson is a matchup worthy of the national spotlight," MaxPreps National Football Editor Zack Poff said.

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