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Georgia football loses to unranked Auburn, Kirby Smart downplays defeat

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Georgia football loses to unranked Auburn, Kirby Smart downplays defeat

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Georgia football lost to unranked Auburn 27-24 on Saturday. Head coach Kirby Smart acknowledged the defeat's difficulty but stated it is not a significant concern for him. He emphasized that Auburn executed better and pointed to untimely penalties as major factors in the loss. Looking ahead, Smart indicated a need to regroup and prepare for upcoming challenges, maintaining that the team's goals remain intact despite the setback. The defeat may affect Georgia's top ranking in the polls and their path toward the SEC title and College Football Playoffs.

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•Georgia loses 27-24 to Auburn on October 17.
•Kirby Smart cites execution and penalties as key issues.
•Smart insists the loss isn't a major concern for the team.
•Georgia aims to regroup for future games despite the defeat.
•The loss may affect Georgia's No. 1 ranking in the polls.

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2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Georgia HC Kirby Smart insists loss to Auburn wasn’t a big deal to him

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Georgia football absorbed the biggest loss of Saturday in falling to unranked Auburn 27-24 . Coach Kirby Smart now must accept the likelihood his Bulldogs will drop out of their No. 1 ranking. But he believes this loss isn’t a big deal to him. Smart addressed reporters postgame and acknowledged the defeat is a tough one. “Humility is a week away,” […] The post Georgia HC Kirby Smart insists loss to Auburn wasn’t a big deal to him appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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