Georgia has fired coach Mark Richt after 15 seasons at the helm of the Bulldogs, the school confirmed to CBS Sports' Dennis Dodd and later announced. Georgia finished 2015 with a 9-3 record after beating rival Georgia Tech on Saturday in Atlanta.
The Bulldogs have referred to Richt's departure as a mutual parting of ways with athletic director Greg McGarity saying Richt will be given the "opportunity to accept other duties and responsibilities at UGA following the bowl game."
Richt for his part did not immediately accept Georgia's offer, which likely puts to rest the notion that retirement is an option for the veteran coach.