No. 7 Grayson (Georgia) survived a wild overtime clash against No. 14 Thompson (Alabama) to win 24-23.
It was a massive win for a program that could've been reeling after learning star quarterback Travis Burgess is out for the rest of the season due to injury.
"I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers, calls, and messages— it truly means the world to me," he posted to social media. "A special thanks to my family, my coaches, my teammates, the Grayson community, and the University of North Carolina coaches, players, and fans for their encouragement and support. Playing under the Friday night lights at Grayson these past two years has been the experience of a lifetime. Unfortunately, due to the injury I suffered last Friday, I won’t be able to finish out the season with my brothers on the field. It has been a blessing to represent Grayson, play in front of such amazing fans, and be coached by some of the best."
"This is just the start of my journey. I look forward to recovery, and I’m excited for the next chapter at UNC. Thank you again for all the love and support!."
I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers, calls, and messages— it truly means the world to me. A special thanks to my family, my coaches, my teammates, the Grayson community, and the University of North Carolina coaches, players, and fans for their encouragement and… pic.twitter.com/xCJrMLRtfP
— Travis Burgess (@TravisBurgess_) August 28, 2025
Last season, the 6-foot-5, 205-pound signal-caller threw for 2,255 yards and 23 touchdowns with an additional 596 yards and four scores on the ground.
Burgess, a North Carolina Tar Heels commit, is rated the nation's No. 65 overall prospect and No. 7 quarterback in the class of 2026 by 247Sports.