Kirby Smart: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / October 27

'If You Don’t Win, It Won’t Be Yours Long': Kirby Smart Shares Insight into LSU’s High-Stakes Coaching Environment

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart offered a candid perspective on the challenging situation at LSU following the school’s decision to part ways with Brian Kelly on Sunday.

College Football News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / October 26

LSU Tigers Fire Head Coach Brian Kelly - Is Kirby Smart a Possible Candidate?

The LSU Tigers have fired head coach Brian Kelly. Could Georgia's Kirby Smart be a potential candidate? Week nine of the college football season was filled with numerous dramatics, as multiple teams inside the top 25 escaped disastrous upsets against inferior opponents.

College Football News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Georgia Bulldogs Have Reason to Worry About 5-Star QB Jared Curtis

Jared Curtis, a highly touted five-star quarterback and the top-ranked signal-caller in the 2026 recruiting class, has been pledged to the Georgia Bulldogs since May.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 24

The Big Difference Between Kirby Smart and Dan Lanning Is Becoming Clear

On a chilly fall day in Eugene, Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning went shirtless with Pat McAfee on ESPN's College GameDay in a move that instantly went viral.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 23

5-Star Georgia QB Commit Jared Curtis Makes Unexpected Move

Five-star quarterback Jared Curtis has been committed to the Georgia Bulldogs since May and ranks as the No. 1 quarterback in the 2026 recruiting class.

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Kirby Smart News / A to Z Sports / October 23

Kirby Smart set to receive major honor leaving a legacy that traces back to his father Sonny Smart

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart is set to receive a major honor this weekend while his team is off. According to multiple reports, Smart will be among 33 new members to be inducted into the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 23

Kirby Smart is not viewing Billy Napier’s firing as an advantage for Georgia ahead of rivalry matchup

The Georgia Bulldogs are off this weekend, but that doesn't mean they won't spend their free time getting ready for their next matchup against the Florida Gators.

College Football News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / October 22

Georgia vs Florida Betting Odds: Bulldogs Open as a Decent Favorite Over Gators

A look at the opening betting line for the Georgia vs Florida betting odds. The Georgia Bulldogs are in the middle of their second bye week and are starting to prepare for their matchup against the Florida Gators.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 21

Kirby Smart shares more details on Colbie Young's unfortunate injury

It's going to be a while before the Georgia Bulldogs get to see wide receiver Colbie Young suit up again. Head coach Kirby Smart provided some more details this week about Young's injury that happened early in the team's win over the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, and it wasn't good.

College Football News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / October 21

Kirby Smarts Comments on Florida Gators Decision to Fire Head Coach Billy Napier

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart comments on the Florida Gators' decision to fire Billy Napier. The Georgia Bulldogs have begun their final week of rest for 2025 as they partake in their second bye week of the regular season.

College Football News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / October 21

Will Georgia's Football Staff Survive a Wild College Football Coaching Carousel?

Will Georgia's staff be able to survive an already wild college football coaching carousel? We are a little over halfway through the 2025 college football season and a large number of head coaching jobs are already open for business.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 20

Despite its flaws, Georgia football proved it’s national title material in comeback vs. Ole Miss

One of the themes of this college football season is that there doesn’t seem to be one or two dominant teams in the country. There are dominant units, sure — Ohio State’s defense tops the list — but 2025 has brought a sense of parity that we have not had in the sport before the last few years.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 20

Kirby Smart and Georgia Bulldogs lose another 2026 commit after big win over Ole Miss

Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs are losing another 2026 commit following a big SEC win. Last week, the Bulldogs lost four-star linebacker Shadarius Toodle after taking down the Auburn Tigers.

Georgia Bulldogs News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / October 19

Kirby Smart Reveals the Turning Point in Georgia Bulldogs Win Over Ole Miss Rebels

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts to a massive win over the Ole Miss Rebels in Sanford Stadium. The Georgia Bulldogs won a thriller in Athens this afternoon as they overcame an Ole Miss offensive storm to win a 43-35 shootout.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 19

Video catches Georgia football coach Kirby Smart’s moment with Lake Kiffin after wild Athens game

The No.9 Georgia Bulldogs won 43-35 against the No.5 Ole Miss Rebels at Athens stadium in what was an offensive exhibition from both sides. The win means that Georgia improved to 6-1 on the season while handing the Rebels their first loss of the campaign.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Georgia, Kirby Smart Announce Unfortunate News After Ole Miss Game

The Georgia Bulldogs faced the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday. The Bulldogs entered the game with a 5-1 record, having previously defeated Marshall, Austin Peay, Tennessee, Kentucky and Auburn.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19

Lane Kiffin taunted Kirby Smart with his timeout gesture

Lane Kiffin continues to let Kirby Smart have it, even when there isn’t really any advantage in doing so. The Ole Miss head coach trolled his Georgia counterpart late in the first half of Saturday’s game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga.

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 18

Georgia’s Kirby Smart hilariously refuses to take shirt off on College GameDay

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart is hoping for a big win on Saturday, over Ole Miss. College GameDay is in Athens ahead of the Georgia-Ole Miss contest.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Rece Davis Announces His Verdict on Debatable Decision During Auburn-Georgia

With 12 minutes, 10 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of Georgia’s 20–10 win at the Auburn Tigers, Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart ran onto the field and appeared to signal for a timeout as the play clock wound down.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / October 15

Ole Miss Football vs. Georgia Bulldogs: Preview, Betting Lines

No. 5 Ole Miss (6-0, 3-0 SEC) will hit the road to Athens in Week 8 for a Top-10 showdown against Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs. In a matchup that continues generating significant buzz, Lane Kiffin and Co.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14