​STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) — Bulloch Academy football is off to a 3-1 start this fall, as the team hopes to claim its second state title in three years in November. The Gators started the season 3-0 with wins over Brentwood, Pinewood Christian, and Tattnall Square Academy.Bulloch’s sole loss came last week in a tight game against John Milledge Academy, 35-23.Bulloch won the GIAA Class AAAA State Championship in 2024.Head coach Aaron Phillips said he believes his team can get back to state title contention this season.”If you would’ve told me we had the opportunity to come out of this point in the season at 3-1, I would say, ‘That’s great and we’re playing really well,'” said Phillips. “I’m excited and we look forward to another good one this Friday.”Next up, Bulloch Academy hosts Westfield on Sep. 11 at 7:30 p.m.Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WSAV-TV.