Georgia High School Football: How to watch No. 7 Buford vs. No. 13 Milton

Get ready for a high-stakes showdown on Thursday as the No. 7 nationally-ranked Buford Wolves host the No. 13 Milton Eagles in a clash of Georgia powers. This highly-anticipated opener marks the grand opening of Buford’s new $62 million Phillip Beard Stadium and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2, adding extra sizzle to an already fiery rivalry.

Buford, boasting a roster stacked with talent like quarterback Dayton Raiola, offensive lineman Graham Houston and defensive standouts Tyriq Green, Nascar McCoy, Bryce Perry-Wright and Dre Quinn, will be out for revenge after a tough 13-10 loss at Milton last year – their only regular season defeat. The Wolves will rely on their powerful offense and suffocating defense to protect their home turf and start the season strong.

Milton, led by transfer quarterback Derrick Baker, tight end Grant Haviland, linebacker Billy Weivoda, safety Tristan Lester and receiver Jordan Carrasquillo, aims to repeat last year’s victory and prove they are still a force to be reckoned with. Expect a hard-fought battle as the Eagles try to silence the home crowd and make a statement on national television.

Buford Wolves Players to Watch

The Buford Wolves have 11 juniors and seniors on the roster that are verbally committed to Power Four programs, with seven of those players pledged to SEC teams.

S Tyriq Green: The future Georgia Bulldog is the No. 203 overall prospect in the 2026 class according to the Rivals Industry Rankings, a weighted average that utilizes all three of the major recruiting networks. Green chose Kirby Smart‘s program over Auburn and Miami.

IOL Graham Houston: The No. 264 overall prospect in the country, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings, is one of the top offensive linemen in the Peach State. Houston committed to Georgia in May over Florida, Florida State and Ole Miss.

EDGE Bryce Perry-Wright: The four-star edge rusher is the No. 39 overall prospect in the country according to the Rivals Industry Rankings. He committed to Texas A&M in July over finalists Clemson, Miami and Texas.

EDGE Dre Quinn: The Clemson commit is the No. 357 overall prospect in the 2026 class according to the Rivals Industry Rankings. Quinn is a newcomer to this Buford roster, as he transferred in over the offseason from Greater Atlanta Christian School. Last season he racked up 42 tackles and 9.5 tackles for loss for the Spartans.

QB Dayton Raiola: The three-star prospect is continuing the Raiola legacy alive at Buford as his brother, Dylan, was the program’s starting quarterback before heading off to star at Nebraska. The younger Raiola is also slated to be a Husker, as he committed to Matt Rhule‘s program last September.

Milton Eagles Players to Watch

The Milton Eagles boast a roster with multiple players that have received offers to play FBS college football.

QB Derrick Baker: One of the top junior quarterbacks in Georgia, Baker is ranked No. 212 overall in the 2027 Rivals300. The three-star prospect transferred in from St. Thomas Aquinas over the offseason. Baker holds offers from programs such as Auburn, Miami, Ohio State, Ole Miss and West Virginia.

WR Jordan Carrasquilo: A coveted pass-catcher prospect in the junior class, Carrasquillo holds offers from Cincinnati, Indiana, Kentucky and Wake Forest. He is the No. 65 prospect in the state of Georgia according to the Rivals Industry Rankings.

TE Grant Haviland: The four-star tight end is the No. 220 overall prospect in the country and No. 15 tight end according to the Rivals Industry Rankings. Haviland is still going through the recruiting process and took summer visits to Clemson, Florida, LSU, Notre Dame and Ole Miss. He is planning to visit LSU, Georgia, LSU, Texas, Michigan and Alabama during the season.

S Tristan Lester: The Marshall commit is rated as a three-star prospect and checks in as the No. 155 overall prospect in Georgia according to the Rivals Industry Rankings. He pledged to the Thundering Herd in June over offers from Buffalo, Troy, Toledo and others.

LB Billy Weivoda: The three-star prospect is ranked No. 78 in the state of Georgia according to the Rivals Industry Rankings. Weivoda committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes in June over offers from Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech and others.

How to Watch the Buford Wolves vs. Milton Eagles Georgia High School Football Game

Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Phillip Beard Stadium, Buford, Ga.
TV Channel: ESPN2

Where to Watch the Buford Wolves vs. Milton Eagles Football Game on TV:

You can watch the Buford Wolves take on the Milton Eagles starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2.