Georgia football is the No. 1 topic every day on DawgNation Daily — the daily podcast for fans of the national champion Georgia Bulldogs. 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 keep the Bulldogs on top of the college football world. On episode No. 1,840 (Dec. 12, 2022) of the podcast, Georgia fans can hear a discussion about what Georgia coach Kirby Smart said about UGA quarterback Stetson Bennett during the Heisman Trophy ceremony on Saturday night.

Georgia football podcast: Kirby Smart shares refreshingly honest take on Stetson Bennett

Beginning of the show: Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett was honored as a Heisman finalist this weekend, and Bennett’s coach, Kirby Smart, was among those on hand to celebrate his season. I’ll discuss on today’s show what Smart said about Bennett and why his comments were so meaningful.

15-minute mark: I address the scenario for UGA as the Bulldogs move past the awards season and get ready for Ohio State and the College Football Playoff.

20-minute mark: Former UGA All-American Jon Stinchcomb joins the show to discuss Bennett’s big weekend and the upcoming Peach Bowl showdown against the Buckeyes.

40-minute mark: I take a look at other SEC headlines including a major health scare for Mississippi State coach Mike Leach.

50-minute mark: I recap some of the most significant recruiting news for the Bulldogs in recent days -- including a high-profile transfer target who visited UGA and why a 2025 commitment might be even more valuable than it appears.

End of show: I award a Golden Shoe winner and share the Gator Hater Countdown.

After the show: I take questions and comments as part of the Podcast Cool Down.

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