Hours have passed since the loudest rumor in college football became a reality: <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lane-kiffin">Lane Kiffin</a> is the newest head coach in LSU Tigers history. Though fans are still skeptic of the way Kiffin leaves behind his time in Oxford, the school in Baton Rouge had no hesitation in locking him up with one of the biggest deals in the NCAA. Now, we take a deep dive into the numbers and how Kiffin’s contract stacks up against those of Kirby Smart, Ryan Day, and Kalen DeBoer.



According to NOLA.com, Kiffin has signed a seven-year, $91 million deal with the Lousiana State University. If the Tigers win a national championship in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a> under Kiffin’s guidance, then the automatic escalator in his deal assures he will become the highest paid coach in the nation. At the moment, he holds second place.



As reported, Kiffin will earn an average of $13 million per year. However, that number is subject to change due to the bonus incentives included in his contract. As it stands, only one other coach in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a> makes more in a season: Kirby Smart. The Georgia Bulldogs’ head coach signed a ten-year, over $130 million extension. According to USA Today, he made $13.28 million this year.



Kiffin and Smart’s salaries are now in close proximity. However, fans in college football note <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirby-smart">Smart</a> has won two national titles. Kiffin, on the other hand, is still after his first. Moreover, as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/will-lane-kiffin-coach-ole-miss-in-2025-college-football-playoffs-after-taking-lsu-job" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kiffin won’t coach Ole Miss in the College Football Playoffs</a>, he has yet to call the shots in a postseason game.



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<h2>How much do Day and DeBoer make?</h2>



As reported by NOLA.com, Kiffin and Smart are the only head coaches set to make $13 million before incentives. However, Ohio State Buckeyes head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ryan-day">Ryan Day</a> is on their tail. Following the national title conquest in January, Day earned $12.5 million in the 2025 NCAA season, per CBS Sports. Moreover, his contract included max bonuses up to $1.5 million.


 

 

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As for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kalen-deboer">DeBoer</a>, the second-year coach in Alabama made a base salary of $10.25 million, according to Tuscaloosa News. At the time of his signing, DeBoer was the third highest paid coach in the Southeastern Conference. 



Sitting behind Smart ($13.28M) and Steve Sarkisian ($10.8M per year), DeBoer will now make room for another coach, taking the fourth spot instead. However, that could all change if any of Smart, Sarkisian, or DeBoer win the natty, which would almost certainly put them in line for a pay raise.



<h2>LSU demands results</h2>



Signing Kiffin in such fashion and under such a rich contract only raised the stakes for LSU. Sky-high expectations were always going to be set for the program with Kiffin at the helm. Now, however, it’s truly championship-or-bust for the Tigers. And if it is a championship, then Kiffin will receive a significant bonus in his bank account, along with the long-desired silverware on his résumé.


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As promising as they looked at times, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arch Manning</a> and the Texas Longhorns were in for a nightmare ride against their ghosts from the past. Once again, Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs rained down on their parade with a statement thrashing in NCAA football.



It’s beginning to sound like a broken record. Manning and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Texas</a> lost to Smart’s Georgia for the third time in little over a year. Handing the Longhorns their third loss of the 2025 college football season, the Dawgs reminded every program in the SEC they are still an apex predator in the Southeast—and the entire country.



Following the 35-10 defeat during Texas’ first ever visit to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/georgia-bulldogs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Georgia</a> in Athens, safety Michael Taaffe took it upon himself to deliver a harsh, yet sincere message to Manning and the Longhorns.



“You have a two-game season from now on. They beat us. They kicked our butts in all three phases. And we handed it to them,” Taaffe admitted, via Inside Texas on X. “Everything we did was in our control. We messed up a lot of stuff. You’ve got to look in the mirror first and realize what you could have done better.”



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<h2>SEC standings after Georgia beats Texas</h2>



With the impressive triumph over Texas, Georgia improved to a 9-1 record in college football. Moreover, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirby-smart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Smart</a> and the Dawgs now boast the second-best conference record in the SEC with an impressive 7-1 mark. If the season were to end today, the SEC Championship would be decided between the Texas A&amp;M Aggies (10-0, 7-0 SEC) and Georgia. The title matchup will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.


 

 

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With Alabama losing to the Oklahoma Sooners (8-2, 4-2 SEC), the Crimson Tide lost some crucial ground in the race for the conference title, falling to 8-2 and 6-1 in the SEC. The Ole Miss Rebels — 6-1 in the SEC, as well — have surpassed them in third place thanks to their better overall record (10-1). 



<h3>Manning and the Longhorns are between a rock and a hard place</h3>



Meanwhile, Manning and the Longhorns have dropped to fifth place in the Southeastern Conference. With a 7-3 record and a 4-2 mark against league opponents, Texas is out of the SEC Championship race but can still push for a spot in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">College Football</a> Playoffs—though the margin for error is now gone.



The burnt orange must win out, and that includes a season-finale showdown with their despised, undefeated rivals, the Aggies, during the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> Rivalry Week. If there’s any consolation, the Longhorns will be at home, where they’ve lost just once since the 2023 campaign. Their last defeat in Austin? None other than last season’s 30-15 loss to Georgia.


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One of the most anticipated matchups of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">College Football</a> week was undoubtedly the clash between the Georgia Bulldogs and Texas Longhorns, a game that ultimately went in Kirby Smart’s favor.



The home team lived up to its status as a title contender, leaving no doubt with its performance and sealing the night with a commanding 35–10 victory. Dominating Steve Sarkisian’s squad from the very first snap, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/georgia-bulldogs">Bulldogs</a> secured their ninth win of the season.



Once the game wrapped up, Coach Smart offered an interesting comparison about his team, noting certain similarities with the Navy SEALs in the way his players approach each matchup.



“Our kids believe in down and dirty,” he said, per ESPN. “They believe in the SEAL mantra of, ‘Let’s take them to the water.’ Let’s see who can survive in the water, see who’s going to tap out first, ring the bell and run from the contact contest.”



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He also added: “We talked about what’s not for some people is for others. And the hardest part of SEAL training is when they go after the hype phase. Everybody’s hyped up, and everybody’s hyped up to kick off. But when they go to that water phase, and they go down and do the surf torture, not everybody wants it. It’s not for everybody.”



<h2>Without a doubt</h2>


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In a highly anticipated collegiate showdown, quarterback Gunnar Stockton and the Georgia Bulldogs delivered a commanding performance, leaving no doubt in their victory over Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns. 



Stockton’s efficient passing and the Bulldogs’ stifling defense completely overwhelmed the Longhorns’ attack. While Manning has shown flashes of his potential, the game was a decisive statement by Georgia, proving its championship pedigree and handing Texas a stark reminder of the gap between the two programs.



<h2>CFP on their minds</h2>



The No. 1 ranked Georgia Bulldogs are firmly focused on the national championship playoffs, even with two regular-season games remaining. While the team must first handle the Charlotte 49ers and then travel for a challenging matchup against Texas Tech, the overwhelming consensus is that the Bulldogs are already setting their sights on securing their spot in the College Football Playoff field.

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Since his high school days, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arch Manning</a> has been under the spotlight. The Texas Longhorns quarterback has been the talk of the nation since joining the University of Texas in Austin. As Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs thoroughly recruited him, the head coach in Athens knows a lot about the young signal-caller.



Coming out of Newman High School in New Orleans as a five-star recruit, Manning was virtually sought after by every program in college football. However, Arch made good on the promise he’d made as a kid to play for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Longhorns</a>. 



Now, as Smart’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/georgia-bulldogs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dawgs</a> go head-to-head with Manning and the Horns on Saturday, November 15, the head coach in Athens has made one thing crystal clear about the school’s recruitment of Peyton and Eli Manning’s nephew, Archie Manning’s grandson, and Cooper Manning’s oldest son. Arch may be the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/arch-mannings-relationship-to-nfl-legends-peyton-and-eli-manning-a-look-at-their-family-legacy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">heir to football’s royal quarterback family</a>, but there was no special treatment for him because of the name on the back of his jersey.



“[His recruitment] really wasn’t about the celebrity nature of his last name. It was about the tape,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirby-smart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Smart</a> admitted during his Monday press conference, via On Texas Football. “Obviously, I have a good relationship with his family, but it has nothing to do with his recruitment. It was based on [the fact that] he’s athletic, he’s tall, fast, intelligent, he’s got composure. He can do it all, he can run the ball, he can throw the ball. In this day and age you have got to have a quarterback that can do both, he can.“



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<h2>Cool, calm, and collected</h2>



While Manning and the Longhorns have been through the wringer several times during the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> season, the young athlete has managed to keep his head above water. Such leadership was just what Texas needed to weather the storm. Although Smart and Georgia would be much better off had the Horns spiraled out of control, the head coach in Athens couldn’t hide his thoughts on the sophomore quarterback.


 

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“[Arch Manning is] not affected by many things. Even the way he’s managed the hype and expectations for him. He didn’t call [for] any of that to come to him,” Smart commented. “This is what the outside sources did. It doesn’t seem to have an effect in him.“



<h2>Can only pick one</h2>



Though Manning had always dreamt of playing for the University of Texas in Austin, he did visit the UGA often to be around the Dawgs. Arch considered his options for a very long time before ultimately committing to Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns. Asked about his pitch to Manning, for him to join the school in Athens, Smart answered sincerely.



“I don’t really know about a pitch, it’s relationships. I got to know him, our staff got to know him,” Smart noted. “He came here a lot. He was really honest in having his thoughts about both programs, he liked both programs, he had to pick one. There was no sales pitch in terms of that.”



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<h3>Part II</h3>



As for Manning, he will be playing at Sanford Stadium for the first time in his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a> career. However, the Longhorns’ quarterback has already been to Athens for a game once, as he admitted during his weekly media availability. 



“I went to a game [at Sanford Stadium] during my junior year in high school. They were playing South Carolina, it’s a big-time atmosphere. I’m excited,” Manning told reporters. The game he referred to ended in a 40-13 victory for the Dawgs over the Gamecocks in the 2021 NCAA season. Needless to say, Arch will hope for a much better outcome in what will be his second time at Sanford Stadium.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arch Manning</a> and the Texas Longhorns are gearing up for one of the toughest games of the season. Ahead of the visit to Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs, Steve Sarkisian delivered a firm message on the college football program in Athens.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Longhorns</a> have been through a lot in the 2025 NCAA season. Having learned from their losses to the Ohio State Buckeyes and Florida Gators, Manning and Texas know there is no room for error now. When taking on the Dawgs at Sanford Stadium, it may very well be “win or go home” for Sarkisian’s Longhorns.



Boasting a 7-2 record (4-1 in SEC play), Manning and the Longhorns must win out and hope for favorable results to reach the SEC Championship Game. Meanwhile, Smart and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/georgia-bulldogs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Georgia</a> (8-1, 6-1 SEC) have a little more room to maneuver, but another loss to a ranked opponent could threaten their hopes as well. As the No. 11 program visits the No. 5 school in the nation, Sarkisian sent his team a message.



“[Georgia’s] level of consistency has been pretty high for the last decade, credit to those guys,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sarkisian</a> told media, via Inside Texas. “I don’t know what constitutes a dynasty or not, but these guys have played four straight SEC championship games and are trying for five. I think that’s pretty good especially when a lot of teams and coaches in our conference haven’t played for any.”



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<h2>History</h2>



The Longhorns will take on the Dawgs for the first time since their loss at the 2024 SEC Championship Game. During the past <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> season, Georgia was responsible for two of the three defeats Texas suffered in the year. 


 

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It sure looks like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirby-smart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Smart</a> has Sarkisian and Texas figured out. However, there is a new sheriff in town now. Manning will hope to lead the Horns past the Dawgs for the first time since January 2018, when Texas defeated Georgia 28-21 at the Allstate Sugar Bowl. 



Moreover, it would be the University of Texas in Austin’s first victory over Georgia in The Peach State since 1957. Texas and Georgia have never faced each other in Athens, though, so it will be the first time the Bulldogs play a home game against the Longhorns.



<h2>Not exactly a revenge game</h2>



As much history as there is behind this upcoming showdown in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a>, Sarkisian isn’t giving it any more thought that it needs to be given. For Texas, every game counts as one. That mindset has led the Longhorns up to this crucial stage, and they aren’t changing what has clearly worked in the NCAA.



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“Since we lost to Florida, the first bullet point when I talk to the team about what it takes is this is an SEC championship game. That went back now for the last month. This week’s not different,” Sarkisian admitted. “I just want to win Saturday night at 7:30 and try to get to 5-1 in conference play. That’s really the extent of it.”



<h2>Dawg bite</h2>



Of course, the Longhorns will need Manning, Sarkisian, and everyone’s best to take down the Dawgs at home. Only one team has managed to beat Georgia in Athens in more than five years. Alabama may have ended Georgia’s 33-game home winning streak, but the Dawgs remain a force to be reckoned with—especially at Sanford Stadium. 



Just because the streak is over doesn’t mean Smart and his team have lost their power. A streak like that doesn’t happen by chance, and if Texas isn’t at its best, it could soon wind up as just another name on a long list of consecutive home victories for Georgia. Sarkisian and the Longhorns would be wise to remember that when walking into the Bulldogs’ fighting pit in Athens.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirby-smart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kirby Smart</a> and the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs are gearing up for their final road game of the 2025 NCAA season. With a matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on the horizon, Smart provided his program with a deflating injury update on key players.



Defensive lineman Jordan Hall exited the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/georgia-bulldogs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bulldogs</a>’ 24-20 victory over the Florida Gators with a knee injury. The 6’4” junior was unable to return to the field, and Smart is now admitting Hall will be out of the lineup for a longer time in college football.



“Jordan [Hall] will be out for some time,” Smart admitted during his press conference per On3. “Not sure how long, but he’ll be out for some time. Jordan is a tough one because that kid’s been through a lot injury-wise. He fought to get back last year by the end of the year and he wasn’t even 100% healthy then. 



“Then he had a good offseason and was really leading and competing and playing well for us. Just a tough injury for him to sustain and we’ll see what the timeline is once we know more later today and tomorrow.”



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<h2>Stats</h2>



So far in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a> season, Hall registers 12 total tackles (3 solo and 9 assisted) in 8 outings. His best game of the year was during Georgia’s 24-21 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide. That game brings back troubling memories to the Dawgs, who watched their 33-win home streak come to an end. However, Hall had the best outing of his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> career with 4 tackles, including one for loss (TFL).


 

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Though Hall’s numbers are far from eye-popping, the former five-star recruit out of Jacksonville has become an important piece of the puzzle for Smart and the Dawgs. As Georgia looks to keep its four-game win streak alive, the team must find a way to fill the void left by his absence on the defensive line.



<h2>Dawgs vs Dogs</h2>



Georgia can’t make the mistake of overlooking their upcoming visit to Mississippi State in Starkville. It can be easy for the Dawgs to get carried away as they are set to face the No. 13 Texas Longhorns in two weeks. However, in the SEC, the school in Athens can’t afford any misstep. 



In order to make the SEC Championship Game, Georgia (7-1, 5-1 SEC) will most likely need to win out, and hope for Alabama (7-1, 5-0 conference) or Texas A&amp;M (8-0, 5-0) to stumble at some stage over the upcoming home stretch of the NCAA season. It’s plausible, but Smart and his program must first take care of business when walking into Davis Wade Stadium, where no SEC program has lost since November 2022—when the Auburn Tigers fell 39-33 in overtime.


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Kirby Smart makes heartbreaking admission amid injury update on key Georgia player

Though often times forgotten by college football fans, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirby-smart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kirby Smart</a> was once employed by the LSU Tigers. Now, as the school in Baton Rouge moved on from Brian Kelly, the Georgia Bulldogs head coach told a story from his time in the Bayou State.



Smart has enough on his plate in Georgia to be worrying about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/LSU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LSU</a>. However, the 49-year-old delivered a sincere statement about the Tigers, as Kelly was fired after a 5-3 (2-3 SEC) start to the 2025 NCAA season.



“It’s the world we live in. There’s so much built around the Playoffs, everything’s boom or bust. I don’t know enough about this situation, but I know there are high expectations,” Smart said during his weekly press conference per Michael W. Bratton. 



“I coached at LSU, guy once told me, ‘That office you are in. That’s not your office. You are borrowing it’. I knew right then, if you didn’t win, you wouldn’t be there long.”



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<h2>Smart’s time with LSU</h2>



Smart coached at Louisiana State University during the 2004 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> season, serving as defensive backs coach under head coach Nick Saban. It didn’t take long before several users all over social media guessed it was Saban who told Smart the phrase he’s now reminisced after Kelly’s firing.


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During his lone year in Baton Rouge, Smart enjoyed a great season with the Tigers. LSU finished the 2004 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a> regular season with a 9-2 record. However, the school in the Creole State fell in the Capital One Bowl to the No. 11 Iowa Hawkeyes.



<h2>Eyes on the prize</h2>



While Smart reminisced about his time with the Tigers, his Dawgs must get back to work as they come off a bye week in the NCAA. Up next, the No. 5 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/georgia-bulldogs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Georgia</a> Bulldogs (6-1, 4-1 in league play) will take on the Florida Gators at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. 



To close out the 2025 season, Georgia will face the following opponents in college football: the Mississippi State Bulldogs (on the road), Texas Longhorns (at home), Charlotte 49ers (home), and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (Mercedes-Benz Stadium).

Kirby Smart weighs in on Brian Kelly’s firing with powerful admission on coaching at LSU

Kirby Smart weighs in on Brian Kelly’s firing with powerful admission on coaching at LSU - Bolavip US

Smart weighs in on Kelly’s firing with powerful admission on coaching at LSU

With the Georgia Bulldogs enjoying a bye week in the 2025 NCAA season, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirby-smart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kirby Smart</a> and his staff can’t stay distracted for too long. As Diego Pavia and the Vanderbilt Commodores host the Missouri Tigers in a pivotal ranked SEC matchup, a five-star QB will be in attendance.



Although Gunner Stockton has played lights out for Smart and the Dawgs, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/georgia-bulldogs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Georgia</a> can’t overlook its recruitment for the future. On that note, the school in Athens is excited about five-star plus quarterback Jared Curtis, who is hard-committed to the University of Georgia.



However, his commitment might be put to the test during the weekend, as reports indicate Curtis will be at FirstBank Stadium, when Pavia and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vanderbilt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vanderbilt</a> take on Mizzou. After all, the magical season put on by the Commodores isn’t in vain. Perhaps, it will pay dividends in the long run for the school in Nashville.



“Vanderbilt shooting its shot with local 5-star QB and Georgia commit Jared Curtis, hosting him for practice,” On3’s Steve Wiltfong reported. He added Curtis will be in attendance during Saturday’s showdown against the Tigers. 



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<h2>Hometown hero</h2>



While all signs indicate Curtis isn’t wavering his commitment to Smart and the Dawgs, fans in Athens should know better than take anything for granted. When it comes to Curtis and Vanderbilt, there’s another layer to the story that is impossible to overlook.


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A five-star-plus quarterback born and raised in Nashville, Curtis might be reconsidering after watching Pavia and the electric Commodores team assembled by head coach Clark Lea. Of course, UGA and Smart have plenty of pull of their own, but the chance to be a hometown hero doesn’t come often in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a>. For Curtis, it might be too good to turn down. Meanwhile, the Dawgs will hope it’s just another case of “too good to be true” and that Curtis remains committed to Georgia, where he is set to arrive as a freshman in 2026.



<h2>Something to keep an eye on</h2>



Curtis is one of the best recruits in the 2026 class. As a result, the 6’3” quarterback has received offers from virtually every powerhouse in college football. Curtis has 40 offers in his portfolio, yet he has hard committed to Georgia, essentially shutting the door on his recruiting process. Still, with reports indicating he is set to visit Vanderbilt, perhaps the door isn’t locked as many believed.



With Georgia pleasantly surprised by Stockton, Smart most likely won’t look elsewhere for a starter in the 2026 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> season. Stockton has another year of eligibility remaining, so it’s unlikely Curtis would be a day-one starter in Athens. If he were to stay in Music City and enroll at Vanderbilt, though, the story could be very different. 



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<h2>Decisions</h2>



With Diego Pavia set to enter the 2026 NFL Draft, the QB1 role will be up for grabs in Lea’s offense. Whether Curtis wants to jump into a starting job right away or prefers to learn behind the scenes for a while remains to be seen. 



It all goes to show just how different the journey could be for Curtis if he comes to a crossroads between becoming a Dawg or a Commodore. He is most likely headed to Athens, Georgia, but somehow, someway, Curtis could make his way to the Athens of the South.


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Smart, Georgia reportedly at risk of having 5-star QB snagged by Pavia, Vanderbilt

The current 6-1 record clearly showcases the full potential of the Georgia Bulldogs and cements their status as contenders for the National Championship Game. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirby-smart">Kirby Smart</a>’s squad dominated the Ole Miss Rebels at home and are now making big noise moving forward.


 


However, not everything is rosy within the program—at least not after what was seen in the latest game played in Athens against Lane Kiffin’s team. One particular aspect left the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/georgia-bulldogs">Bulldogs</a>’ coach far from satisfied.



During a recent interview, the experienced coach discussed his players’ performance in the victory over Ole Miss, offering a detailed analysis of both the defense and the offense.



“The way we played defensively, you’re probably going to lose games,” Smart said, per Dawg Nation. “But, look, as bad as we played on defense, I can sit here and tell you without watching the tape, that’s a really good offense. 



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“When you go up against them, they have really good weapons, they’ve got a good plan, and the quarterback run element right now for them makes it really hard to defend.”


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<h2>Playoffs in their sights</h2>



For the Georgia Bulldogs, the goal is always singular and uncompromising: securing a spot in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">College Football</a> Playoff. As head coach Kirby Smart prepares his squad for another grueling SEC campaign, the mantra in Athens remains “National Championship or Bust.”



Having cemented their status as a perennial powerhouse, the Bulldogs understand that anything less than a trip to the CFP—and ultimately lifting the trophy—will be considered a disappointment. 



With a roster stacked with top-tier talent and an expectation of dominance, Georgia is singularly focused on navigating its tough schedule to earn that coveted CFP ticket and re-establish themselves atop the college football landscape.



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<h2>What’s next for the Bulldogs?</h2>



With the primary goal of maintaining their strong momentum this season, here are the upcoming games Kirby Smart’s team must face to keep solidifying their status as title contenders:



<ul><li>@ Florida, November 1</li><li>@ Mississippi State, November 8</li><li>vs Texas, November 15</li><li>vs Charlotte, November 22</li><li>vs Georgia Tech, November 28</li></ul>

Kirby Smart issues major self-critique after Bulldogs’ big win vs Ole Miss

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirby-smart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kirby Smart</a>, Gunner Stockton, and the Georgia Bulldogs prevailed over Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels in Week 8 of the 2025 NCAA football season. Following a statement victory to climb in the rankings and SEC standings, Georgia is confident it has found the perfect piece to command its offense.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lane-kiffin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kiffin</a> and Ole Miss are no longer unbeaten. The dream of the first undefeated record since 1962 (10-0) came to an end in heartbreaking fashion. Behind of the Rebels’ first loss of the 2025 college football season were Smart and the Dawgs, that continue to wreak havoc in the SEC.



Following the 43-35 triumph at Sanford Stadium, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/georgia-bulldogs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Georgia</a> notched its third straight SEC win. With the victory, Smart and Stockton’s team now sits at 6-1 overall (matching <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ole-miss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ole Miss</a>) and 4-1 in league play. What’s driving the Dawgs’ success in the Southeastern Conference? According to Smart, fans need look no further than the signal-caller leading Georgia’s offense.



“Let’s give credit where credit’s due,” Kirby Smart told reporters after the game, per Dawgs HQ. “[Stockton is] wired for these type moments because he’s tough. And his team believes in him.”



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<h2>It’s right there</h2>



Timing is everything in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a>, and Georgia can definitely attest to that. During a weekend when Georgia transfer Carson Beck threw four costly interceptions, leading Miami to a rough loss against Louisville, the Dawgs witnessed a Stockton masterclass—five touchdowns, four passing and one rushing. According to Smart, the team is rallying around the redshirt junior quarterback in Athens.


 

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“The offensive line, I mean, they see it,” Smart added. “They see how that kid plays. They want to play for him. They want to compete for him. The backs, too. The receivers, they love Gunner. I mean, Gunner’s the most lovable guy because he never crosses anybody. He’s just Mr. Positive.”



<h2>Shots fired?</h2>



It’s hard to overlook the recent history surrounding this Georgia team. Many of the players currently on the roster were there during the 2024 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> season, when Beck went down with an injury to his throwing arm in the SEC Championship. 



Stockton was thrown into the fire, making his first start in the College Football Playoffs Quarterfinal against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Stockton couldn’t pull off the miracle, and the Dawgs were eliminated early in the postseason. 



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However, the lessons have clearly been learned, and Stockton is now guiding Georgia both on and off the field. At the very least, Smart’s comment on Stockton’s likability just hours after Beck’s collapse with the Hurricanes is something to watch—a possible double entendre if there ever was one.

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Smart makes something clear on Georgia QB Stockton after win vs Kiffin, Ole Miss

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a> season is entering a critical phase, and for most contenders, stacking up wins is essential in the race toward a Playoff berth. Kirby Smart’s Georgia Bulldogs remain firmly in that conversation, despite dealing with a string of injuries that continue to test the team’s depth.


 


Talyn Taylor, who had emerged as an important target for Gunner Stockton, sustained an upper-body injury during practice this week and was forced to undergo surgery. He has been ruled out for the game against Kentucky and is expected to miss additional games in the coming weeks.



The news was confirmed by reporter Pete Nakos through his official X account (formerly Twitter). “Wide receiver Talyn Taylor sustained an upper-body injury during practice this week that required surgery,” he stated via @PeteNakos_.



Taylor’s absence comes on the heels of a tough loss to Alabama last weekend in Athens. It remains to be seen how Smart will adjust to compensate for such a significant loss to his lineup.



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<h2>Stockton’s alternative weapons</h2>



Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton will be leaning on the rest of the receiving corps following the significant upper-body injury to freshman wideout Talyn Taylor, which has him sidelined indefinitely. While Taylor was a highly-touted member of the 2025 signing class, the Bulldogs’ deep receiver room provides several reliable targets for Stockton. 


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Zachariah Branch, a transfer from USC, figures to continue being a key weapon, and look for veteran receivers like Dillon Bell, Colbie Young, and London Humphreys to absorb increased targets. Additionally, in the slot position where Taylor spent time, Sacovie White-Helton is expected to see a potential uptick in snaps.



The return of players like Noah Thomas also gives Stockton experienced options as the team moves forward without the talented true freshman. Coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirby-smart">Kirby Smart</a> has often noted the intention to play a rotation of six receivers, a strategy that will be fully tested as Stockton directs the offense.



<h2>What’s next for the Bulldogs?</h2>



With the goal of bouncing back quickly from the loss to Alabama, these are the upcoming matchups for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/georgia-bulldogs">Georgia Bulldogs</a>:



<ul><li>vs Kentucky, October 4</li><li>@ Auburn, October 11</li><li>vs Ole Miss, October 18 </li><li>@ Florida, November 1</li><li>@ Mississippi State, November 8</li></ul>

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirby-smart">Kirby Smart</a> addressed Georgia’s latest loss to Alabama and was asked whether the 1-7 record against the Crimson Tide could start to weigh on his program. The head coach dismissed the concern, saying, “What’s everybody else’s record against them, do you got it? I don’t either. I don’t lose sleep over that because those games have been like championship caliber games.”



Smart stressed that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/georgia">Georgia</a>’s focus isn’t on the narrative others may create about Alabama. “That’s not going to affect me. I’m just going to be happy and go-lucky if our team comes back and plays well. That’s what I worry about and we’ve got to get better,” he said, insisting next year’s challenges have no connection to this loss.



When asked if there’s added anxiousness when playing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alabama">Alabama</a>, Smart quickly brushed it aside. “Our record against Alabama has nothing to do with this game. That’s everybody else’s story. What our guys need to worry about are those other three things… win your box, see a little, see a lot. Because those control how you win the game.”



He also pointed out that Georgia’s long streak of success and past meetings with Alabama weren’t the deciding factors. “You’re not going to play perfect, accept that… the examples instill confidence in you. Like, ok, this is how you win the game. You do this, this and this. Which, we didn’t necessarily do.”



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Alabama is 7-1 against Georgia under Kirby Smart. Undefeated against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game. Undefeated against Georgia in Athens. Undefeated against Georgia in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide are still the kings of the SEC!<a href="https://t.co/HP0muoHMyB">pic.twitter.com/HP0muoHMyB</a>— SEC Numbers Guy (@secnumbersguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/secnumbersguy/status/1972137155192602686?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2025</a></blockquote></div> 



<h2>Smart Turns Page After Alabama Defeat</h2>



Smart reflected on the differences from last year’s group, pointing out the youth of this year’s roster. “We’re playing with some young linemen, some young skill guys on defense. We’ve got to continue to grow and get better. The key is will the locker room take the team in the right direction.”



The Georgia coach emphasized that the bigger lesson is about moving forward quickly. “We’ve got a good football team that’s got to get better… We can’t let this game beat us twice. We’ve got to go worry about the next one,” Smart explained.



He also spoke about why he made a point of lifting up his players after the loss. “If things aren’t going well then I want the responsibility for that. That’s always who I’ve been… They’ll take ownership and looking in the mirror, and we can go get better. That’s all we can do.”

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Smart shuts down doubts about Georgia after another Alabama setback

The SEC schedule couldn’t begin with a more electric matchup for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirby-smart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kirby Smart</a> and the Georgia Bulldogs. On the eve of Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide’s visit, the head coach in Athens issued a firm statement.



All eyes in the NCAA will be on Sanford Stadium this Saturday, where two SEC powerhouses collide as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/georgia-bulldogs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Georgia</a> hosts Alabama in the second leg of their home-and-home series. Last season, the Crimson Tide eked out a nail-biting 41-34 win. Now, the Dawgs are determined to avenge past defeats against their long-time rival.



This time around, the showdown will take place in Athens. In the Peach State, the Dawgs are hungry, and Smart made that clear with a message warning DeBoer and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alabama" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Crimson Tide</a>.



<h2>Smart’s comment</h2>



“They’re hungry,” Smart said about Georgia’s players, per On3. “They’re ready to get after it. They want to challenge. It was tough at Tennessee. I’m excited to see these guys go play. 



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“They want an opportunity to go play and get after it. It’s going to be a fun game. [The Crimson Tide have] a really big physical offensive line. They can maul you and bully you. [Alabama has] got big, good backs. It’s going to be a great challenge for our front against their line.”


 

 

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<h2>Lopsided history</h2>



If there’s a program Smart has struggled against, it’s definitely the Alabama Crimson Tide. Then again, so have most schools in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a>. After last year’s defeat at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Smart’s personal record against Bama fell to 1-6.



Smart owns a 1-5 mark against Nick Saban, and last year he lost in his first matchup with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kalen-deboer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DeBoer</a>. However, much can change as the Dawgs host the Script A in Athens. Smart and Georgia will certainly hope the coin lands on their side this time.



<h2>Something’s got to give</h2>



While most fans would assume Georgia and Alabama meet every season, still that’s not entirely true. On September 27, the Roll Tide will visit the Dawgs at Sanford Stadium for the first time since 2015. Now, something’s got to give.


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Georgia is undefeated at home since 2019. As a result, the Dawgs carry an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a>-best 33-straight win streak in Athens. However, the Crimson Tide haven’t lost at Sanford Stadium since 2003. After Saturday night’s showdown, only one streak will be left standing.

Kirby Smart puts Kalen DeBoer, Alabama on notice with bold message before visit to Georgia

Kirby Smart puts Kalen DeBoer, Alabama on notice with bold message before visit to Georgia - Bolavip US

Smart puts DeBoer, Alabama on notice before visit to Georgia

This Saturday, in a stadium that’s already sold out, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/georgia-bulldogs">Georgia Bulldogs</a> will host the Alabama Crimson Tide in a clash between two serious title contenders. Kirby Smart will have to navigate the challenge posed by Kalen DeBoer, who hopes to have Ty Simpson at full strength to lead his team to victory.



Historically, the Bulldogs have been a powerhouse when it comes to producing elite defensive talent for the NFL — a hallmark of their program. The question now is whether Simpson can break through against the high-level potential he’ll be facing next weekend.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirby-smart">Smart</a> is one of the most experienced head coaches in college football today, so he’s well aware of the challenge that lies ahead — especially with Alabama’s quarterback standing out as one of the biggest strengths of Kalen DeBoer’s team.



“But he’s a really good athlete, like, he’s a tremendous athlete,” Smart said on his press conference. “He played in games last year, and you watch all the snaps he took, and he has 60, 70, 80-yard runs that are, you know, running down the field, out-running good defenses.



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“So he’s a talented player. I would say he’s probably the hottest quarterback right now in all of college football. His two last outings, I don’t know that I’ve seen an incompletion, like the ball does not hit the ground. He’s been accurate, he’s been quick with the ball. They’re really hard to defend because of their skill.”


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<h2>A formidable foe ahead</h2>



Despite a rocky season opener against unranked Florida State, Kirby Smart knows Alabama has an elite talent in Ty Simpson — a quarterback who’s proven capable of overcoming adversity, including challenging in-game conditions like the weather.



“I didn’t realize, you know, the Florida State game, it was messy and sloppy,” Smart said. “The weather was at times, you know, I feel like we were playing a game during that time.”



“In other games he’s played, there’s been no sloppiness,” he also added. “I mean, he’s accurate, he’s quick with the ball, a good decision maker, and has made some elite throws, so they’re clicking right now, offensively, for sure.”



<h2>When and where is Georgia vs. Alabama?</h2>



The Georgia Bulldogs will host the Alabama Crimson Tide in a highly anticipated SEC showdown. The game is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.

Kirby Smart makes something clear about Ty Simpson ahead of Georgia’s blockbuster clash with Alabama

Kirby Smart makes something clear about Ty Simpson ahead of Georgia's blockbuster clash with Alabama - Bolavip US

The NCAA will have its eyes fixed on the showdown between the Georgia Bulldogs and Tennessee Volunteers. As two undefeated programs meet in Knoxville, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirby-smart">Kirby Smart</a> dropped a bold statement on opposing quarterback Joey Aguilar.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tennessee-volunteers">Volunteers</a> have no regrets about the offseason drama that led to Aguilar enrolling in Tennessee. At least for now. The Appalachian State transfer has played lights out since arriving in Knoxville, but this upcoming test could toss all his previous work down the drain.



With Smart and the Dawgs set to walk into Neyland Stadium on Saturday, the two schools have something to prove. For Tennessee it’s the chance to show it belongs with the big names in college football. For <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/georgia-bulldogs">Georgia</a>, it’s the opportunity to prove it can play at its best when the stakes are highest.



In order to do so, the Dawgs must contain the best offense in the SEC. Led by Aguilar, who’s only been in Knoxville for a couple of months but looks like he’s been a Vol forever. At least that’s how Smart sees the situation.



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“It looks like he’s been there for a long time” Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart commented, per On3. “He’s very similar to the quarterbacks they’ve had. He plays within that system and is a really good athlete.“


 

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<h2>How Aguilar can hurt defenses</h2>



Fans and students in Knoxville couldn’t have asked for a better way to move on after Nico Iamaleava’s dramatic transfer to the UCLA Bruins. Aguilar stepped into the huddle and has commanded an almost unstoppable unit in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a>. Smart and the Dawgs know better than to take the senior quarterback for granted.



“[Aguilar] can take off and really hurt you with the scramble. He’s made some big plays that way,” Smart added. “He plays within the system and is really good at the RPO as well. [Tennessee’s QB] makes good decisions, is accurate and has a strong arm. Certainly fits in well.”



<h2>Dawgs’ defense meets Vols’ offense</h2>



Georgia’s defensive group will have its work cut out for them in their visit to Tennessee. The Dawgs have allowed an average of 201.5 total yards so far in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a> season. However, the competition faced by Georgia can’t really be placed in the same table as Tennessee and Josh Heupel’s offense.



As for the Volunteers, their numbers do all the talking. So far, Tennessee registers an average of 605 total yards per game. Of course, that number is largely boosted by the Vols’ blowout victory over ETSU, in which they racked up 734 total yards.


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Needless to say, when these two programs collide on Saturday, fans across the country will be in for an electric showdown. It may not be a ‘unstoppable force meets immovable object’ type of matchup, but it’s set to be a heated encounter between two despised SEC rivals. The Game with no Name is set to be in everybody’s lips in college football’s week 3.

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