Georgia’s Kirby Smart has Nick Saban right where he wants him, historically dominant Dawgs unleashed

Kirby Smart Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during a press conference at the Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall in Athens, Ga., on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. (Photo by Tony Walsh) (Tony Walsh)

By Mike Griffith

ATHENS — Georgia football coach Kirby Smart has sounded confident at each turn this week, his No. 1-ranked Bulldogs having dominated at each turn since a 10-3 opening day win over Clemson in Charlotte, N.C.

A case could be made this is the most dominant regular season in college football history when one considers this UGA team has received every first-place vote in eight consecutive AP polls and is on the verge of nine with a win over the Tide.

Smart likely senses he finally has Alabama coach Nick Saban where he wants him entering the SEC Championship Game at 4 p.m. on Saturday in Mercedes-Benz Stadiim in Atlanta.

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The Tide is a beat-up team that appears to be down to one healthy experienced running back. Alabama’s offensive line has been porous, and it appears the weight of the offense will fall on the shoulders of a first-year starting quarterback Bryce Young.