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Mark Richt out as Georgia coach; Virginia Tech hires Justin Fuente; Les Miles stays at LSU

Mark Richt stepped down as Georgia's coach on Sunday in what is being called a “mutual” decision.

Georgia Athletic Director Greg McGarity said in a statement he met with Richt on Sunday morning “to discuss the status of our football program.” McGarity said the two “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.”

Georgia (9-3) ended its regular season with a 13-7 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday.

Richt had only a short statement in the announcement released by Georgia.