Georgia Coach Kirby Smart Dismisses Texas SEC Championship Chances

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart has confidently dismissed the Texas Longhorns' chances of winning the SEC championship this upcoming season, making a snarky remark questioning in which sport Texas would claim a title. Smart's comments came during a promotional event for the EA Sports College Football 26 video game and were in response to Texas fan and YouTube personality Big Game Bengal's question about Texas hoisting the SEC trophy. Despite Smart's playful jab, he acknowledges the talent on Texas' roster, including quarterback Arch Manning and coach Steve Sarkisian's strong defensive line, but remains confident that Georgia will retain its dominance in the SEC. Georgia defeated Texas twice last season, including a narrow overtime victory in the SEC Championship game, reinforcing Smart's belief that Texas still has a major hurdle to clear. Smart's tenure at Georgia is marked by consistent success, and he is widely regarded as one of the top coaches, building a program comparable to Alabama's under Nick Saban. The two teams will meet again in Athens on November 15, setting the stage for another high-stakes rivalry showdown.