Kirby Smart can’t catch a break, and honestly, Georgia fans have every right to stress. After the Notre Dame loss, their championship hopes went up in smoke. So, what now? It’s all about dominating the offseason recruiting game. And let’s be real, what’s the point of winning the SEC if you can’t hold onto your players? Jared Curtis leaving is a major blow. And he’s got offers pouring in now. Talk about a tough break for the Dawgs.
Losing Jared Curtis isn’t ideal for Georgia, but they have time to rebuild their 2026 roster. What’s intriguing is that Jared Curtis has his eyes set on the Oregon Ducks. He made two visits there, and he seems quite locked in. Even On3 recruit Josh Newberg thinks they are the ones—“If you remember, he was committed to Georgia at one point but backed off that after about two months. He has since named Oregon as a favorite. While they may not necessarily be the leader, they are definitely in the mix right now. Auburn, Bama, Michigan, Ohio State, and South Carolina are all involved as well.”
Who would’ve thought leaving Georgia would open up such huge opportunities for Jared Curtis? Now, with six teams in the mix, it’s clear his move was smart. Looks like the motive behind ditching the Dawgs is paying off big time.
Now Jared Curtis was all about exploring other programs and knowing what’s best for him, and now with six programs in the mix, he has plenty of time to do that. But as you know, Jared is not the only player who suddenly changed his mind and left Kirby Smart’s program. Shamari Earls, whom Smart was trying the hardest to keep in the program, left them for Michigan.
Can you imagine they lost a player to Michigan? It seems like Sherrone Moore has been working magic with this team lately, attracting top talent. The NIL definitely plays a role, but are they actually performing on the field? Well, winning against Ohio State just made them the king of the jungle in some way. But for Kirby Smart, he really needs to sort this recruitment mess, or is it already under control?
Kirby Smart’s big plans for Georgia
The loss to Notre Dame had a significant impact on Georgia. It’s hard to believe that a top-seeded program won’t be in the playoffs this year. It’s quite surprising. The Irish defeated the Bulldogs with a score of 23-10, securing Notre Dame’s spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Even though Georgia had more yards (294 to 213), turnovers were their downfall.
Two fumbles provided golden opportunities for Notre Dame, and now the Bulldogs face a bigger problem. 12 players have entered the transfer portal, which doesn’t bode well for Georgia. However, don’t underestimate Kirby Smart just yet.
He’s a recruiting mastermind and is already making moves to fill his roster for the next season. The latest addition is Adrian Maddox, a safety from the Florida Gators. With three years of experience, two at Bama and one with UAB, he’s a valuable addition to the Bulldogs.
Meanwhile, the recruiting race is heating up, especially between Oregon and Georgia for bringing in talent for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. One name to watch? Tyler Atkinson, the No. 1 linebacker in the 2026 class.
Atkinson is ranked as the No. 7 athlete nationally and the top recruit in Georgia. Now whoever gets him might have an upper hand for that year, plus who knows if they convince him to get out early? It’s all about timing now, but let’s hope Georgia buckles up because the clock’s ticking fast.
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