Kirby Smart prepares Georgia for matchup against Alabama on October 10
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 10:09 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Kirby Smart will lead No. 2 Georgia against No. 7 Alabama on Saturday, October 10, at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Smart's record against Alabama stands at 2-7 since he became head coach in 2016, with several losses coming in closely contested games. Despite his struggles against the Crimson Tide, Georgia defeated Alabama 28-7 in the SEC championship last season. Both teams are positioned as contenders for the national championship this season, adding significance to the upcoming clash.
- •Georgia has a 2-7 record against Alabama under Kirby Smart.
- •The matchup is set for October 10 at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
- •Smart's past matches against Alabama include several narrow losses.
- •Georgia defeated Alabama 28-7 in the SEC championship in 2025.
- •Both teams are contenders for national championship recognition.
- 10:09 AMYahoo Sports — Kirby Smart has been dominant at Georgia. Against Alabama, it's been a different story
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