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.

1 day ago · The 2024 season was Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart's chance to make up for the let-down 2023 season that broke their hot streak of winning the national championship for two consecutive ...

Smart was a four-year letterman at defensive back for Georgia, where he was a First-Team All-SEC pick as a senior. He finished his career with 13 interceptions, a mark that still ranks sixth in UGA annals, and paced the Bulldogs with six interceptions in 1997 and five in 1998.

6 hours ago · The coach with the highest buyout is Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart. Smart's estimated buyout is $118 million per 247Sports. His current contract goes through the 2033 season.

Oct 10, 2024 · While the college football season is in full swing right now, Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart has been linked to an open position in the NFL.

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 head coach, Smart had lofty expectations when he was hired at Georgia after the Bulldogs fired successful head man Mark Richt.

Oct 16, 2024 · Kirby Smart was rewarded for turning Georgia football into a national power, but off-field issues involving his players have complicated the optics.

Jan 1, 2025 · Kirby Smart, the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, recently signed a new contract extension, securing his position at the university for the next decade. This lucrative deal makes him one of the highest-paid coaches in college football.

Oct 4, 2024 · Georgia football coach Kirby Smart’s $130 million, 10-year contract that runs through the end of the 2033 season is fully guaranteed if he were to be fired without cause through the end of...

4 days ago · Dec 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart during the first half in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.