Georgia Football Postgame Quotes vs. Florida

Head Coach Kirby Smart
On today's game and the win against Florida …
"There was great excitement, great energy. Our fans really impacted the game. They helped us get them for a few offsides. The turnovers were the difference in the game. We had a few, too, but theirs were in their territory, and that was probably the biggest difference in the game."

On how well the running backs played today …
"They ran really tough. We are trying to get Kenny (McIntosh) back all the way healthy and Zamir (White) and James (Cook) took it over. They did a really good job with really physical runs. We did a good job upfront running the counter, and I am really proud of the way those guys played."

On Stetson Bennett and his resiliency …
"He does a really good job on some plays, and then you are holding your breath when he holds the ball. He has to make good decisions down the field. We can't give the ball away. When it is not there – we are pretty good on the next down, so let's play for the next down and not worry about that play. Making good decisions can be helpful with that. His legs and mobility were a big part of the game plan and he made two really good plays with his feet."

On Georgia's defense and the sequence right before the half …
"That changed the game. That momentum right before the half was just huge. It is what our guys do – they are havoc guys that cause problems, frustrate the quarterback and try to find different ways to affect the quarterback. Those turnovers are so big."

#13 Stetson Bennett, Sr., QB
On the defense performance to close out the half …
"The defense came out… We were struggling. We really didn't play that great of a game offensively, the whole time. That starts with me, I didn't play my best game at all. They came out, got us turnovers, and we capitalized on those turnovers. That's what we had to do. Nakobe (Dean) getting that pick-six at the end was the icing on the cake, for the first half. It was a complete momentum change. It was 3-0, until that happened."

#4 Nolan Smith, Jr., LB
On the defense performance to close out the half …
"It's just momentum swings. Anyone could have done it. The Nakobe (Dean) pick-six was a momentum swing. When momentum goes the other way, guys feed off of each other. We always talk about connection. You feel it, and if you don't see it on the sideline you would be absolutely absurd. I'm cheering the offense on when their up, and they are cheering us on. It's all about connection and team comradery. Being together as one. We say, 'One band, one sound.' I was saying that before the game."

On Stetson Bennett …
"Stetson Bennett. The Mailman. One thing about Stetson, he just works. He doesn't listen to the noise. He's a blue-collar guy. When you talk about trusting a guy, I trust him. He goes out there and works, puts his best foot forward every day. Even though it may not look pretty to y'all, he's getting the job done."

On the interception …
"This is my first game having an interception. That was really exciting for me."

Players Mentioned

Stetson Bennett

Nolan Smith

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