Georgia traveled to Alabama last week, where their undefeated season came to an end in a dramatic loss to the Crimson Tide. This week, they faced another team from Alabama, the Auburn Tigers.
Although Auburn has been struggling, Georgia remained focused and didn’t underestimate their opponent. The Bulldogs secured a 31-13 victory at home over the Tigers.
Kirby Smart Is Not Happy With His Fans
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, known for his passionate leadership, called out the Bulldogs’ fan base following their 31-13 victory over Auburn on Saturday. Despite the win, Smart expressed disappointment in the lack of energy from the fans, particularly in terms of crowd noise.
In his postgame interview with DJ Shockley, Smart stated, “I’m probably disappointed in our fans for the first time.” He seemed to compare the atmosphere to the intense energy he witnessed the previous week at Alabama, where the Crimson Tide’s fan base significantly impacted the game. Smart’s comments suggest he wants the same level of enthusiasm and noise from Georgia fans to boost the team’s performance, especially in crucial matchups.
While it may seem unusual to criticize fans after a comfortable win, Smart isn’t the first coach to voice such concerns. Alabama’s Nick Saban famously called out his own fan base in the past for leaving games early.
With Mississippi State coming to Athens next week—a team struggling near the bottom of the standings—Smart will be hoping the fans bring the intensity he’s asking for to create a true home-field advantage.
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