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2025 College

Football Season

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Kirby Smart is used to beating Josh Heupel by shutting down his high-powered Tennessee offense, which he did in all four meetings before Saturday.

Smart is still used to beating Heupel. He did it again Saturday for the fifth time in five tries. But this one required a completely different approach, answering those who have questioned his starting quarterback in the process, raising questions about this Georgia defense but leaving no doubt about its heart.