Kirby Paul Smart[2] (born December 23, 1975) is an American football coach and former player. He is the current head football coach at the University of Georgia, his alma mater. As head coach, he led the Bulldogs to back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022.

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That’s what Georgia got when it hired former Georgia player and Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart to head the program in December of 2015. His impact, along with a stellar coaching staff, players, and a passionate fan base has put Georgia on …

Jan 18, 2025 · In a shocking announcement, Kirby Smart, the highly successful head coach of the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team, revealed today that he will not return for the 2025 season.

3 days ago · Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart criticized UGA's young players using one word on four different occasions during his press conference.

4 days ago · The Georgia Bulldogs will be without two key players indefinitely after recent incidents forced a decision from head coach Kirby Smart. News broke on Thursday morning involving sophomore wide ...

Oct 10, 2024 · Why Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart isn't going to take a job in the NFL or the New York Jets job.

Sep 24, 2024 · It’s rare that first-time head coaches find immediate success, but Kirby Smart is no ordinary first-time head coach. Prepared by Nick Saban to become an eventual high-level …

Mar 11, 2025 · Kirby Smart is banking on continuity for his Georgia team paying off in the 2025 season.

5 days ago · Georgia has some players who aren't taking hard coaching well but Kirby Smart says that he won't be letting up or changing the standard.

Mar 16, 2025 · College football fans think Georgia head coach Kirby Smart made the right decision by not retaining quarterback Carson Beck.

Mar 13, 2025 · Georgia head coach Kirby Smart addressed the Bulldogs' quarterback situation and redshirt freshman Ryan Puglisi on 92.9 The Game.

May 2, 2024 · The University of Georgia and head football coach Kirby Smart have agreed to a two-year contract extension that makes him the highest-paid head coach in college football, according to a...

Jul 21, 2022 · On the heels of its first national title since 1980, Georgia announced a 10-year, $111 million contract extension for coach Kirby Smart following his appearance at SEC Media Days.

Mar 11, 2025 · The Georgia Bulldogs are set to start the spring practice portion of their offseason, with their first practice set for Tuesday. Kirby Smart recaps the offseason and preview Spring for the Bulldogs.

Kirby Smart Career Record: 9 Years, 105-19, .847 Win% (at major schools) Bowl Record: 12 Games, 9-3, .750 Win% (at major schools) As Player: 1995-1998 (Full Stats)

Dec 5, 2024 · Georgia football coach Kirby Smart dealt with a new wrinkle during preparation for his fourth straight SEC championship game. The December signing day came smack dab in the middle of...

Dec 30, 2022 · Smart was an academic All-American at Georgia, a business major. Early in his Georgia tenure, he wowed boosters in private fundraising speeches, speaking on their level as …

4 days ago · Georgia football, Kirby Smart already facing problems with 'rising sophomore's arrest Nitro Tuggle becomes the latest Georgia football player facing legal issues.

4 days ago · The Smarts are known for their athleticism, but Athens Academy's Weston Smart earned something that only 0.25% of students in the U.S. have done.