ATLANTA — Kirby Smart hasn’t officially named Gunner Stockton starting quarterback at Georgia, but it doesn’t matter. Since stepping foot on campus, Stockton has prepared like the job is going to be his. Smart said Stockton’s commitment to preparation is one of the things he admires most.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart transitions from one of his most experienced rosters to a full-blown youth movement as he begins Year 10 with the Bulldogs.

Georgia HC Kirby Smart Sends Clear Message on Nick Saban Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Recent speculation that Nick Saban might return to coaching surfaced Monday, when former Tide quarterback and ESPN analyst Greg McElroy told listeners he’d heard from a “very much in‑the‑know person” who believes Saban isn’t done coaching.

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.

Two previous assistants to Nick Saban, Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin and Georgia coach Kirby Smart, are split on whether they believe the former Alabama head coach will ever return to college football.

Rumors of a certain former Alabama coach coming out of retirement next season sparked many reactions, but surprise was not one of them when Georgia coach Kirby Smart first heard Nick Saban could return to the sidelines in 2026.

Kirby Smart joked that he offered former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban the defensive coordinator job at Georgia.

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

Damien Harris and Josh Pate join CBS Sports HQ to discuss the biggest topics for Georgia heading into the upcoming season: their young team, bouncing back after disappointing CFP loss, Gunner Stockton being QB1,

SEC Network's Alyssa Lang, Roman Harper and Jordan Rodgers credit Smart for putting his guys in a position to be successful year after year by replacing elite players with equal production.

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.