Kirby Smart has been the head football coach at the University of Georgia since the 2016 season, so he has held the job for about 10 seasons through 2025.

Quick Scoop

  • Kirby Smart was hired as Georgia’s head coach in December 2015 and took over on the field starting with the 2016 season.
  • As of the 2025 season, he is entering his 10th year leading the Bulldogs program.
  • During this span, he has turned Georgia into a perennial national title contender and one of the most successful programs in college football.

So, if you’re just looking for the simple answer: he’s been Georgia’s head coach for roughly a decade.