What Kirby Smart said after Georgia’s 27-6 win over Auburn

Georgia controlled the game against Auburn from the outset, and rolled to a 27-6 victory. After the game, coach Kirby Smart discussed the play of Stetson Bennett IV, and how the game unfolded.

The Bulldogs continued a theme they have developed for a while now. Georgia won its fourth straight victory over Auburn and the Bulldogs have won 13 of the last 16 meetings.

Georgia returns to action next week against Tennessee.

Here’s a sampling of what Smart discussed with the media after the game:

Kirby Smart with just a hint of sarcasm in answering why #Georgia‘s offensive line was so much better tonight: “The Wizard of Oz came and saw them and gave them all courage and ability. … We didn’t have a ton of penalties and didn’t turn the ball over. It’s not rocket science.”

— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) October 4, 2020

“Stetson has never lacked confidence in himself” – Kirby Smart

— Brian Gebhardt (@brian_gebhardt) October 4, 2020

“We played really physical tonight and that’s where you start when you play Auburn” – Kirby Smart

— Brian Gebhardt (@brian_gebhardt) October 4, 2020

Kirby Smart: ” I want to think our fans. It certainly felt like there were a lot more in attendance than actually were.”

— 960 The Ref (@960theref) October 4, 2020

Kirby Smart on the offense from week 1 to week 2

“It wasn’t an evolution, it was execution”

— Blayne Gilmer (@BGilmer18) October 4, 2020

Kirby when asked if Stetson Bennett could possibly start long term. “Right now he’s the guy and he’s done a good job preparing for what we want to do.”

— 960 The Ref (@960theref) October 4, 2020

Kirby praises Bo Nix’s ability for scrambling and making throws.

— 960 The Ref (@960theref) October 4, 2020

“Kearis (Jackson) is one of our leaders and one of our toughest players….he deserved that game more than anybody,” – Kirby Smart

— Brian Gebhardt (@brian_gebhardt) October 4, 2020

Kirby says DL Jalen Carter in at fullback to block is something they’ve worked on “for a while.” Says he played that some in high school.

— 960 The Ref (@960theref) October 4, 2020

Kirby Smart on Stetson Bennett, “right now we feel he’s the guy.”

— Blayne Gilmer (@BGilmer18) October 4, 2020

“James (Cook) probably could have come back in the game and Stetson is fine” – Kirby says nothing to worry about when it comes tonight’s injuries

— Brian Gebhardt (@brian_gebhardt) October 4, 2020

Keith Farner

A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.