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Georgia’s Kirby Smart Shuts Down Lane Kiffin Talk for Sugar Bowl

Georgia’s Kirby Smart Shuts Down Lane Kiffin Talk for Sugar Bowl

Summary

Georgia's football coach, Kirby Smart, is preparing his team for the Sugar Bowl where they will play against Ole Miss. Ole Miss recently experienced a coaching change as Lane Kiffin took a new job at LSU, with Pete Golding stepping in as the head coach. Both teams aim for a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Key Facts

  • Georgia will face Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl.
  • Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss to become the head coach at LSU.
  • Pete Golding is now the head coach of Ole Miss.
  • Charlie Weis Jr. remains as offensive coordinator during the transition.
  • Ole Miss won their first playoff game against Tulane without Kiffin.
  • Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss performed strongly, contributing significantly to their win.
  • The winner of the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Ole Miss will advance to the College Football Playoff semifinals.
  • Georgia and Ole Miss last played against each other in October, with Georgia winning 43-35.

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