ATLANTA (AP) Georgia coach Mark Richt is stepping down after 15 seasons in what is being called a ''mutual'' decision.
Georgia athletic director Greg McGarity says he met with Richt on Sunday morning ''to discuss the status of our football program'' and ''mutually agreed that he would step down as head coach and would have the opportunity to accept other duties and responsibilities at UGA following the bowl game.''
The decision was announced in a statement released by Georgia.
Georgia (9-3) concluded its regular season with Saturday's 13-7 win over Georgia Tech.
There has been speculation about Richt's future since losses to Tennessee, Alabama and Florida ended the Bulldogs' hopes for a Southeastern Conference championship.