Kirby Smart's Sideline Shove of Mississippi State QB Sparks Controversy

Georgia coach Kirby Smart claims the shove was unintentional as he sought to communicate with his defensive coordinator.

Kirby Smart, Georgia's head coach, shoved Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren during a tense moment in the fourth quarter.
Smart explained he was trying to get the attention of defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann and did not remember the incident.
The shove occurred after Van Buren was pushed out of bounds during a play, leading to viral social media coverage.
Neither the game officials nor Mississippi State's coach, Jeff Lebby, commented further on the incident.
Michael Van Buren, the freshman quarterback, expressed confusion about the shove, stating he was focused on playing his game.