Kirby Smart highlights special teams struggles for Georgia football

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 12:23 PM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Kirby Smart highlights special teams struggles for Georgia football
Summary

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart addressed ongoing concerns about the team's special teams during a press conference. He outlined issues concerning field position due to punting struggles, stating the need for improvement in pinning opponents deep inside their territory. While Georgia's defense ranks 16th overall, Smart believes enhancements in special teams can boost this ranking. Punter Drew Miller is averaging 46.1 yards per punt and has seen limited success in downing the ball inside the 20-yard line. Smart emphasized the lack of kickoff and punt return opportunities in SEC play, complicating their ability to impact games through special teams.

Source Links
Key Details
  • •Kirby Smart identifies special teams as a current weakness for Georgia.
  • •Punter Drew Miller averages 46.1 yards per punt this season.
  • •Georgia's defense is currently ranked 16th in total defense.
  • •Smart points to limited opportunities for impactful special teams plays in SEC games.
Latest Updates
  • 12:23 PMYahoo Sports — Kirby Smart names 'biggest weakness' for Georgia football
What they're saying
"

UGA coach Kirby Smart identifies a specific special teams struggle that is hindering Georgia football's field position this season

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days