Georgia HC Kirby Smart gives Gunner Stockton props for ‘amazing job’ vs. Vanderbilt
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Kirby Smart had high praises to share about quarterback Gunner Stockton following the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs’ 38-14 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday afternoon.
Smart has been the Bulldogs’ head coach since 2016, standing tall as one of the best coaches in the country. He often has the program in the mix for national championships, last winning in 2022.
Georgia hopes to be in the race for the CFP once again, starting the season strong. They took care of business against Vanderbilt, seeing Stockton deliver in remarkable fashion. He completed 25 out of 35 passes for 295 yards and three touchdowns, getting praise from Smart after the game.
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“Gunner played outstanding today. We got one of the toughest quarterbacks in the country. Smartest quarterbacks in the country. Gunner Stockton did an amazing job. Offensive staff did an amazing job. A lot of respect to Vanderbilt and how they played with the toughness,” Smart said on the SEC Network broadcast.
"We got one of the toughest quarterbacks in the country. Smartest quarterbacks in the country."
Kirby Smart gives his QB1, Gunner Stockton, his flowers 💐 pic.twitter.com/QeDnTEUBTS
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 3, 2026
How Kirby Smart, Georgia performed against Vanderbilt
Kirby Smart and the No. 2 Bulldogs had the upper hand over Vanderbilt, remaining perfect in SEC action after beating the Commodores.
Both teams traded blows throughout the first half as Georgia only led 21-14 at the break. Despite this, the Bulldogs locked in for the second half by shutting down Vanderbilt’s offense and outscoring them 17-0 in the last 30 minutes of regulation.
Bo Walker had a solid showing in the run game, rushing five times for 71 yards. Chauncey Billups had 10 carries for 31 yards and a touchdown, while Jaden Reddell added a rushing score himself.
Dwight Phillips Jr. led all receivers with five catches for 75 yards and a touchdown. Landon Roldan made two receptions for 57 yards and a touchdown, while Elyiss Williams caught two passes for 20 yards and a touchdown.
The No. 2 Bulldogs will look forward to their next matchup, being on the road. They take on the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide in Week 6 as kickoff commences on Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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