We all knew that Kirby Smart was leaving Alabama for Georgia to become the new head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, it’s not a surprise, but now it’s official.
As far as we know Kirby Smart will still be coaching Alabama’s defense through their playoff game in the Cotton Bowl against Michigan State and then an appearance in the National Championship Game if they make it. There’s no reason to think that the announcement today changes any of that.
Kirby will of course be splitting some of his time as he assembles a staff for Georgia, but it’s not a huge problem since this is a bit of a recruiting slow period.