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Kirby Smart credits Nick Saban after Georgia’s first win at Alabama since Matthew Stafford days

Georgia football secured its first victory over Alabama in Tuscaloosa since 2007, ending a six-game losing streak in the rivalry with a hard-fought 20-17 win on Saturday night. Head coach Kirby Smart, who previously faced Alabama under Nick Saban, reflected on the emotional significance of the win, crediting Saban’s influence on his coaching philosophy.

The Bulldogs, now 6-0 on the season, sit alone atop the SEC standings after the triumph, while Alabama dropped to 5-1. Smart acknowledged the physicality of the game and the respect due to Alabama’s program, noting that Georgia’s success wasn’t defined by results against the Crimson Tide but by the lessons learned from past matchups.

The victory also came with a tense postgame moment, as Georgia players were targeted by objects thrown by Alabama fans in the stands.

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