The Georgia Bulldogs secured a big win at home in Athens against the Ole Miss Rebels, but Kirby Smart wasn’t entirely satisfied with the team’s performance.

Here's a look at how the Georgia coach has fared against top-10 teams as a head coach: Rankings based off US LBM Coaches Poll. Smart has a 19-10 record against top-10 ranked teams in his career as a head coach, with six of those losses coming against Alabama.

Georgia (6-1, 4-1 SEC) trailed 35-26 into the fourth quarter but outscored the Rebels 17-0 in the final 15 minutes. Gunner Stockton helped the charge back with touchdown passes of 3 yards to Nate Frazier and 7 yards to Luckie.

Kirby Smart and Lane Kiffin shared a heartfelt after Georgia’s 43–35 comeback vs No. 5 Ole Miss at Athens stadium.

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart speaks in a postgame press conference after win over Ole Miss on Oct. 18, 2025.

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