In college football, every season brings turnover. In 2021-2022, Bulldog Nation was concerned with the departures of names like Jordan Davis and Nakobe Dean and the historical defense that led them to their first national championship in over 40 years. Now in 2023, the likes of Stetson Bennett and Chris Smith head to the league after giving their all to the Dawgs. Though Bennett is the only actual quarterback of the aforementioned duo, Smith most definitely served as Bennett’s counterpart on the other side of the ball.
Regarding getting someone to fill Chris Smith’s shoes, it’s objectively hard to replace a three year starter, but it is inevitable.