Kirby Smart Apologizes for Calling Player 'Idiot' After Viral Video

Georgia coach Kirby Smart retracts his harsh words towards Jake Pope following a misunderstanding after a loss to Ole Miss.

Kirby Smart initially called player Jake Pope an 'idiot' after a video showed him with Ole Miss fans post-loss.
Pope clarified that he was reacting to unexpectedly seeing family friends, not celebrating the defeat.
Smart later apologized, acknowledging his comments were a mistake and praised Pope's handling of the situation.
The incident arose after Georgia's 28-10 loss to Ole Miss, which affected their playoff standing.
Georgia is preparing to face Tennessee next, with hopes to recover from the recent loss.