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17 hours ago
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Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart gets offseason win in Bulldogs-Florida rivalry with homegrown commit
The post Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart gets offseason win in Bulldogs-Florida rivalry with homegrown commit appeared first on ClutchPoints. Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart picked up an offseason win over Florida with the commitment of a coveted recruit. The Bulldogs are coming off a third SEC Championship under their program leader. Smart has built a Hall of Fame-caliber resume in Athens, already winning two national titles. The 49-year-old is not even close to calling it quits as he continues to add to his highly ranked recruiting classes. Advertisement On3's national recruiting/transfer portal reporter Hayes Fawcett confirmed that Class of 2026 edge rusher Corey Howard has committed to the Bulldogs. The Valdosta, Georgia native chose Smart's program over the likes of Florida. Howard is a 3-star recruit who is ranked 60th overall at his position. As Smart continues to bring in formidable recruiting classes, Georgia football is entering a new era at quarterback. Carson Beck is off to Miami, while Gunner Stockton takes over under center. The Tiger, Georgia native had to step in for an injured Beck toward the end of the season and filled in admirably. Stockton was critical in the Bulldogs' SEC Championship win over Texas and was not necessarily poor against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff. Still, the 2024 season came to a disappointing end for Georgia football by the hefty standards Kirby Smart has established during his tenure. And the Bulldogs again expect to contend for a national title and rebuild what looked like college football's next dynasty. Georgia football's schedule in 2025 won't be easy. While Gunner Stockton and company have a manageable nonconference slate, the SEC teams the Bulldogs will face are formidable. Georgia will clash with the likes of Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Ole Miss, and Texas, which all could be inside the top 25 and contending for a playoff spot. Advertisement One facet that this group will need to improve on is in the trenches, where the program has dominated during its recent past. Georgia struggled to run the ball in 2024, losing the line-of-scrimmage battle against a physical Notre Dame team. The twelve-team College Football Playoff has leveled the talent across the sport a little more, with more programs having a realistic shot of contending for a national title. Still, expectations are suitably high for the Bulldogs, as they should be. Even in a somewhat off year, Georgia football won the SEC Championship with newcomers like Texas and Oklahoma joining the conference. The argument can be made that the Bulldogs, alongside Ohio State, are the gold standard in college football. Still, there is much to prove for the 2025 team. Related: Arch Manning's dad gets brutally honest on Peyton, Eli's influence Related: EA College Football 26 – Top 25 Toughest Places To Play
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Valdosta star DL commits to Georgia football
The Georgia Bulldogs have gained another commitment from three-star defensive line recruit Corey Howard. Howard is Georgia's third commitment along the defense line along with four-stars Carter Luckie and Seven Cloud. The 6-foot-6, 245-pound edge rusher plays high school football for Georgia high school powerhouse Valdosta High School in Valdosta, Georgia. Howard is ranked as the No. 79 recruit in Georgia, per 247Sports. The Valdosta star is the No. 86 player at his position in the country. Advertisement Howard had offers from East Carolina, Florida, Florida Atlantic and Georgia State along with more Group of Five schools. The top competitor for Georgia was the Florida Gators. Howard has logged an official visit to both schools. Howard is a versatile player for his high school team. He plays defensive line and is also the starting punter. Georgia signed four-star safety Todd Robinson, who also played for Valdosta, in the class of 2025. Kirby Smart and company now have a total of 20 commits in their 2026 recruiting class. This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Elite DL recruit Corey Howard commits to Georgia football
