Kirby Smart Apologizes for Sideline Shove of Mississippi State QB

The Georgia coach reached out to Michael Van Buren and MSU's head coach to explain the unintentional contact during their recent game.

Kirby Smart, Georgia's head coach, contacted Mississippi State QB Michael Van Buren and coach Jeff Lebby to apologize for a sideline shove during their game.
Smart claimed he was unaware of the contact at the time and intended no harm, as he was focused on communicating with his defensive coordinator.
The incident occurred during Georgia's 41-31 victory over Mississippi State, where Van Buren threw for 306 yards and three touchdowns.
Despite the apology, the incident has sparked controversy, with some insiders suggesting potential consequences for Smart.
Concerns about Georgia's team culture have been amplified by this incident, following previous controversies involving player conduct.