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Kirby Smart shared importance of Burlsworth Trophy to UGA QB and award finalist Stetson Bennett

Stetson Bennett Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) during a game against Kentucky at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 16 , 2021. (Photo by Mackenzie Miles) (Mackenzie Miles)

ATHENS — Kirby Smart doesn’t often elaborate on individual awards, but the Georgia head coach made an exception on Wednesday for the Burlsworth Trophy when asked about quarterback Stetson Bennett being named one of three finalists this week.

The award is named after former Arkansas offensive lineman Brandon Burlsworth and recognizes the most outstanding college football player in America who began his career as a walk-on.

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