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Georgia’s slow-start trend, early-season loss put coaches, CFP hopes under fire

Kirby Smart (Getty) ATHENS, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs looks on before the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Sanford Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATHENS — If the season ended today, Georgia would not be in the 12-team College Football Playoff field.

Good thing for the Bulldogs the season isn’t ending today or anytime soon, but Kirby Smart knows there’s plenty of work ahead.

It has already started with bloody film review of the 24-21 loss to Alabama and has continued with prep for a classic “Get Right” game at noon on Saturday against Kentucky.

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