1. UGA - Superpower, no question. Controls the state of Georgia from the trailer parks all the way up to the Governor's house.

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2. GT - middling ACC school, makes tons off P5 status but largely more focused on academics.

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3a. Georgia Southern
3b. Georgia State

- while USA Today lists Georgia Southern as having a larger budget, Georgia State is an up-and-comer. They have tons and tons of ad space and fortune 500 companies right across the street to draw sponsorships from. They recently bought and converted an MLB stadium into a football stadium and they will soon build a new basketball arena. Meanwhile, Georgia Southern has a large budget, a large donor base, and an expanding footprint in South Georgia. Being right up the road from Savannah and Augusta, the second and third largest cities in Georgia with virtually untapped markets, means Georgia Southern has plenty of room to expand. Both schools are in the top 4 in the state in attendance (and academics for public schools). The two schools are now locked in an arms race for the #3 spot.

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5. Mercer - Solid facilities and budget for a private SoCon school. The only large university in the major city it's located in. Used to be a midmajor basketball power.

6. Kennesaw State - decent facilities, brand new to FCS football so still trying to build a brand and a following

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7. West Georgia - Great football recently at the D2 level. Not much else.

8. Valdosta State - Great football legacy at the D2 level. Not much else.

9. Savannah St - Dropping from FCS back D2, poorly managed school and program

10-? All the Peach Belt schools