Georgia football is the No. 1 topic every day on DawgNation Daily — the daily podcast for Georgia Bulldogs fans. Catch up on everything happening with UGA athletics with host Brandon Adams and the DawgNation experts as they break down the latest Georgia football recruiting news and discuss coach Kirby Smart’s quest to return the Bulldogs to the top of the SEC. On episode No. 953 (May 24, 2019) of the podcast, Georgia fans can hear a discussion about what UGA coach Kirby Smart said about what the Bulldogs need to get over the so-called “hump” vs. Alabama and Clemson.

Georgia football podcast: Kirby Smart addresses getting over ‘hump’ vs. Alabama, Clemson

Beginning of the show: Georgia coach Kirby Smart met with reporters this week in Macon, Ga. before a fan event. One of the topics that came up is what UGA still needs to overtake Alabama and the reigning national champion, Clemson. I’ll share audio of Smart’s comments on today’s show and discuss three areas that could make the difference for the Bulldogs.

10-minute mark: I discuss UGA quarterback D’wan Mathis’ brain surgery to remove a cyst.

15-minute mark: DawgNation’s recruiting insider Jeff Sentell joins the show. Some of the topics covered include…

  • Jeff’s thoughts on Mathis
  • The latest on 5-star cornerback KeleeRingo
  • An update on 5-star running back Kendall Milton
  • The latest on UGA’s tight end recruiting — including where things stand with 5-star Darnell Washington and 4-star Theo Johnson
  • And reaction to UGA’s inclusion in 4-star center Sedrick Van Pran’s top eight

40-minute mark: I take a look at other SEC headlines including former Ole Miss athletic director Ross Bjork taking the same job at Texas A&M, Alabama scheduling a two-for-one series with South Florida, the saga of LSU defensive back Kelvin Joseph’s potential transfer takes another twist and I’ll discuss a fun debate about whether UGA could beat a so-called all-star team made up of top players from the other SEC East teams.

End of show: I preview the upcoming weekend for UGA athletics, share the Summer Q&A and the Gator Hater Updater.