Georgia's Kirby Smart Tops 2025 Coach Rankings, Nears Historic Win Mark

Kirby Smart, head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, is widely regarded as the top coach in college football as he enters his 10th season, having led Georgia to back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022 and multiple College Football Playoff appearances. Smart's coaching record boasts 105 wins, placing him close to becoming second all-time in wins through the first 10 seasons of a coaching career. His recruiting efforts remain strong, with highly ranked prospects like linebacker Nick Abrams praising the program's culture and coaching staff, including co-defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann. Despite recent challenges related to NIL deals affecting recruiting, Smart emphasizes the importance of relationships and expresses concern over the evolving landscape of college football recruiting. ESPN ranked Smart No. 1 among college football coaches for 2025, highlighting his remarkable record of more first-round NFL draft picks than losses during his tenure. His success has solidified Georgia’s status as a powerhouse program with sustained dominance in the SEC and national college football.