Mark Richt
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart holds the The George P. Crumbley Trophy after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game between Georgia and Ohio State, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Get Smart: Kirby's carves his own path to dynasty at Georgia

By Paul Newberry Jan. 05, 2023 05:24 PM EST

Mississippi wide receiver Malik Heath catches a pass past Alabama defensive back DeMarcco Hellams (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Column: Enjoy a couple of months without Bama and Nick Saban

By Paul Newberry Nov. 18, 2022 02:05 PM EST

A Georgia cheerleader runs a flag across the end zone after a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
Smart plan: How Georgia unlocked a college football goliath

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 03, 2022 12:52 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia running back Herschel Walker, right, brings a smile to the face of his coach Vince Dooley as he announces that he would play football next year at Georgia rather than the USFL, Feb. 8, 1983 in Athens, Ga. Vince Dooley, the football coach who carried himself like a professor and guided Georgia for a quarter-century of success that included the 1980 national championship, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. He was 90. (AP Photo/Joe Holloway Jr., File)
Vince Dooley, longtime Georgia football coach, dies at 90

By Paul Newberry Oct. 28, 2022 05:15 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) looks to pass against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Third-and-How? ACC top teams up their third-down success

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 28, 2022 04:37 PM EDT

FILE - Florida quarterback Tim Tebow throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Gainesville, Fla., Oct. 11, 2008. Tebow, who led Florida to two national championships and won a Heisman Trophy, is among the former players making their first appearance on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot this year. The National Football Foundation announced on Monday, June 6, 2022, the players and coaches eligible for election into the Hall of Fame, and 11 of the 80 FBS players will be debuting on the ballot. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Tim Tebow among first-timers on College Football HOF ballot

By Eric Olson Jun. 06, 2022 04:21 PM EDT

National champ Georgia hires Searels to coach offensive line

Mar. 01, 2022 07:32 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — National champion Georgia added another familiar face to its football coaching staff with the hiring of Stacy Searels to oversee the offensive...

Georgia hires assistant McClendon away from Cristobal, Miami

Jan. 31, 2022 11:25 AM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia has hired assistant coach Bryan McClendon to return to his alma mater less than a month after he took a job with Miami. ...

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts with defensive back Kelee Ringo after Ringo intercepted a pass from Alabama quarterback Bryce Young and returned it for a touchdown late in the second half of the College Football Playoff championship football game Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Mike Bobo returns to Georgia as offensive analyst

Jan. 28, 2022 04:39 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9), right, is sacked by Alabama's Brian Branch (14) and Will Anderson Jr. during the second half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
With CFP title on line, Georgia gets another crack at 'Bama

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 09, 2022 12:35 PM EST

FILE - Georgia football coach Vince Dooley is carried off the field after Georgia defeated Notre Dame 17-10 in the Sugar Bowl college football game Jan. 1, 1981, in New Orleans. Dooley loves history _ especially the kind he says favors his beloved Bulldogs. Dooley believes a rematch will work in Georgia's advantage against Alabama in the College Football Playoff title game on Monday night in Indianapolis. Dooley also has faith Georgia's defense will fare better in its second chance against Alabama quarterback Bryce Young. (AP Photo/Gene Blythe, File)
Column: State on edge as Bulldogs try to end 41-year drought

By Paul Newberry Jan. 08, 2022 06:51 PM EST

Mario Cristobal, left, Miami's new football coach, makes the sign of the "U" with Harry Rothwell, right, after being introduced at a NCAA college football news conference, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Coral Gables, Fla. Cristobal is returning to his alma mater, where he won two championships as a player. Rothwell is a local businessman and Hurricanes fan. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Column: Big-money coaches a symptom of misguided priorities

By Paul Newberry Dec. 10, 2021 03:29 PM EST

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal directs his players during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon's Cristobal takes Miami coaching job after Diaz fired

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 06, 2021 11:17 AM EST

FILE - Auburn cornerback Chris Davis (11) returns a missed field goal-attempt 100-plus yards to score the winning touchdown as time expires in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against No. 1 Alabama in Auburn, Ala., Nov. 30, 2013. Davis returned the Alabama field goal-attempt that came up short from the back of his own end zone for a touchdown on the final play to send the fourth-ranked Tigers to the 2013 Southeastern Conference title game and eventually the BCS championship game. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
Top rivalries: Iron Bowl, The Game, Army-Navy, Red River

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2021 03:02 PM EST

Miami fans celebrate a touchdown against Florida State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Florida State defeated Miami 32-28. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Miami ousts AD Blake James, 2 days after football's FSU loss

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 15, 2021 05:30 PM EST

Miami head coach Manny Diaz, center, celebrates with players after Miami beat Georgia Tech 33-30 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Amid Miami-FSU week, Diaz reveals a tie that binds programs

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 09, 2021 02:50 AM EST

Georgia outside linebacker Nolan Smith (4) blocks a punt by Missouri kicker Grant McKinniss that went into the endzone for a safety in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (Curtis ComptonAtlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
QB Daniels returns as No. 1 Georgia dominates Missouri, 43-6

By Charles Odum Nov. 06, 2021 03:39 PM EDT

Georgia wide receiver Jermaine Burton (7) makes a catch as Missouri defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine (14) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Athens, Ga.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Missouri at Georgia 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 01:53 PM EDT

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) scrambles for a first down during the second half of the annual NCCA Georgia vs Florida game at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Oct. 30, 2021. Georgia won 34-7. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Missouri's Drinkwitz likes challenge against No. 1 Georgia

By Charles Odum Nov. 04, 2021 11:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Miami coach Mark Richt walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Former Georgia and Miami football coach Richt has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Richt, who guided the Bulldogs for 15 seasons and closed out his coaching career at alma mater Miami, made the announcement Thursday, July 1, 2021, on Twitter. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Former Georgia, Miami coach Richt says he has Parkinson's

By Paul Newberry Jul. 02, 2021 12:21 PM EDT