Kirby Smart praises Gunner Stockton's preparation and leadership as Georgia's quarterback competition heats up.

Kirby Smart is not one to hide away from issues that his team is facing. He understands exactly where the Georgia Bulldogs program is more than anyone else. At SEC Media Days on Tuesday coach Smart kicked things off immediately addressing the elephant in the room,

Whether it be about quarterback Gunner Stockton or how Georgia is preparing for a difficult 2025 schedule, Smart covered a number of topics while speaking for nearly 30 minutes at the 2025 SEC Media Days. Below is a full transcript of what Smart had to say on Tuesday.

Kirby Smart Delivers Clear Verdict of Nick Saban’s Return Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rumors have been swirling all offseason about a potential comeback for legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban. But according to Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, fans shouldn’t hold their breath.

Kirby Smart is the first to tell you that Alabama “did an outstanding job of jumping all over” Georgia last season under first-year coach Kalen DeBoer. The Crimson Tide defeated Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium 41-34 last year. Now, the Bulldogs host Alabama. Smart talked about that Tuesday in Atlanta during Day 2 of SEC Media Days.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reveals what the Bulldogs look for in recruits as NIL dollars continue to evolve college football.

Georgia's Kirby Smart gets brutally honest about what he's looking for while recruiting in the NIL era originally appeared on A to Z Sports. The recruiting landscape in college football underwent a significant shift when players began receiving substantial compensation.

Kirby Smart in entering his 10th season as head football coach at Georgia, but he drew on his nine seasons on the Alabama staff when talking about how the game has changed in recent years.