Kirby Smart didn’t get to leave his press conference at SEC Media Days without a question about one of college football’s premier matchups in 2025.

The final question of his time at the main stage Tuesday, Smart was asked for his thoughts on the rematch with Alabama football.

“It’s a great atmosphere just like we went into last year to play them, a night game on the road,” Smart said. “They’ll come to our place and play. A tremendous atmosphere. I know a lot of people from Tuscaloosa coming over to the game. Athens, the city of, loves it. We bring a great environment.”

A season ago, Alabama defeated Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium 41-34. This season, the Bulldogs will look to return the favor at Sanford Stadium.

“It’s what college football’s about,” Smart said. “This game is about playing great matchups like that. It’s what the fanbases want. It’s what the nation wants. It’s what college football needs. It’s what college football and the SEC is about. Georgia, Alabama at home at our place, wish it could happen more often. Seems like we’ve played over there three or four times since they’ve come to see us and play. It’s a great opportunity and looking forward to it.”

Nick Kelly is an Alabama beat writer for AL.com and the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on X and Instagram.