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Georgia coach Kirby Smart says the quiet part out loud about playing in the SEC

Georgia’s 20-17 comeback win over Alabama in Tuscaloosa marked a defining moment for the Bulldogs under coach Kirby Smart, who emphasized the relentless grind of SEC competition. The victory, Georgia’s first over Alabama in the regular season since 2007, came after a hard-fought halftime deficit and a stifling second-half defense that held the Crimson Tide to just three points.

Smart’s team overcame Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell, who threw for 185 yards and a touchdown while adding 41 yards on the ground, showcasing the SEC’s elite level of play. Despite the challenge, Georgia’s resilience—including a 10-3 second-half outburst—solidified its 6-0 start and kept its national title hopes alive.

Smart’s postgame remarks underscored the conference’s unforgiving pace, with no room for complacency even against familiar rivals.

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