"Coach (Kirby) Smart is one of the most competitive coaches I have ever been against in my life," said Taaffe. "Like, physically hearing him on the sideline when I'm playing defense. I'm like who is this maniac?"

Kirby Smart hasn’t officially named Gunner Stockton starting quarterback for the upcoming season at Georgia, but it doesn’t matter. Since stepping foot on campus, Stockton has prepared like the job is going to be his.

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.

Two of Nick Saban's proteges shared contrasting thoughts about their former employer's coaching future. Mississippi's Lane Kiffin and Georgia's Kirby Smart might have breathed a sigh of relief when Saban retired as Alabama's head coach after the 2023 season.

You have to appreciate Kirby Smart’s candor. He was asked Tuesday at SEC Media Days about his Georgia Bulldogs playing at Auburn in a night game. His response was respectful of Auburn. He even called Jordan-Hare “iconic.” It was his reaction to the way the question was phrased, which got laughs from the gathered media.

Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart expressed his belief Tuesday that the SEC and Big Ten are a cut above the other FBS college football conferences.