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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 Makes His Opinion on Texas, Steve Sarkisian Extremely Clear originally appeared on Athlon Sports. SEC Media Week is underway, marking the first time fans get to hear from coaches and players since the conclusion of last season. Monday was highlighted by LSU coach Brian Kelly and Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, among others.