In his second season at Georgia, Kirby Smart was named SEC Coach of the Year on Wednesday.
This season, Smart led Georgia to its 13th SEC title, first College Football Playoff appearance and 12-1 record.
Georgia will face Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1.
Led @FootballUGA to:
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) December 6, 2017
• 13th SEC title
• First #CFBPlayoff appearance
• 12-1 record in his 2nd season@KirbySmartUGA is the #SECFB Coach of the Year. pic.twitter.com/CNaCdl721K
Smart took over at Georgia in 2015 following eight seasons as defensive coordinator for the University of Alabama. Smart played college football at Georgia in the 1990's.
Roquan Smith was named the SEC Defensive Player of the year and Quarterback Jake Fromm was named SEC Freshman of the Year.
• 113 total tackles (leads the SEC)
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) December 6, 2017
• 10.5 TFL
• 5.5 sacks
• 2 fumble recoveries
• 1 FF @RoquanSmith1 is the #SECFB Defensive Player of the Year. pic.twitter.com/YUUkIBJSh9
• 11-1 as a starter
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) December 6, 2017
• 2,173 yards passing
• 21 touchdowns @FrommJake is the #SECFB Freshman of the Year. pic.twitter.com/X8o4JnXVPl
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution contributed to this report.
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