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Report: Georgia football hires Mike Bobo as OC

Bobo replaces Todd Monken, who is returning to the NFL

Head coach Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs did not take long to hire another offensive coordinator after Todd Monken accepted the Ravens’ offensive coordinator role.

Mike Bobo served as an offensive analyst for Georgia in 2022. Now, Georgia is hiring Bobo as its offensive coordinator. Bobo was the Bulldogs’ offensive coordinator from 2007 to 2014. Bobo coached quarterbacks from 2001 to 2006 during the Mark Richt era in Athens.

Georgia Bulldogs offensive coordinator Mike Bobo is entering into a good situation. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

A lot of things have changed since Bobo left as Georgia’s offensive coordinator in 2014. Kirby Smart and Todd Monken helped Georgia win back-to-back national championships and have recruited at an elite level.

The Georgia offensive line and defense are playing at a much higher level than they were during Bobo’s final few seasons as offensive coordinator at Georgia.

Bobo was the head coach at Colorado State from 2015-2019. Bobo served as the offensive coordinator at South Carolina in 2020 under Will Muschamp and in the same role for Auburn for the 2021 season. Bobo has significant experience coaching in the SEC.

Bobo helped develop quarterbacks David Greene, Matthew Stafford and Aaron Murray. Now, he will be tasked with determining Stetson Bennett’s successor as Georgia’s starting quarterback.

Georgia has a core of coaches that are former Georgia players. Kirby Smart played in Athens from 1995 to 1998. Mike Bobo played quarterback at Georgia from 1993 to 1997. Will Muschamp, who played at Georgia from 1991 to 1994, is the Bulldogs’ co-defensive coordinator.

Seth Emerson of The Athletic first reported Bobo’s hiring:

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Auburn hires former Georgia OC Mike Bobo

The Auburn Tigers have hired former Georgia and South Carolina offensive coordinator Mike Bobo to be their offensive coordinator

The Auburn Tigers have hired former Georgia and South Carolina offensive coordinator Mike Bobo to be their offensive coordinator. Auburn fired head coach Gus Malzahn earlier this offseason and is looking for more consistency.

Mike Bobo served as interim coach at South Carolina after the Gamecocks fired Will Muschamp this season. Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin liked the job Mike Bobo did at South Carolina enough to hire him as offensive coordinator. Now, the duo will try to revive quarterback Bo Nix’s career.

Mike Bobo is bringing Will Friend with him to be the offensive line coach at Auburn. Before coaching at South Carolina, Bobo spent 2015-2019 coaching the Colorado State Rams. Before then, he had a lengthy stint in Athens as both the Georgia Bulldogs’ quarterback coach (2001-2006) and offensive coordinator (2007-2014).

Bobo has spent a lot of time around the SEC as both a coach and a player. He played at the University of Georgia as a quarterback in the 1990s and knows the conference inside and out.

Additionally, Auburn is hiring former Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason as defensive coordinator. It will be interesting to see how Auburn’s staff prepares players for the 2021 season. The Tigers have struggled against Georgia and Alabama in recent seasons and are looking to reverse that trend.

 

UGA football names captains versus South Carolina

The Georgia Bulldogs have named their South Carolina game captains including running back Zamir White.

The Georgia Bulldogs have named their Week 10 captains ahead of the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks. The Dawgs named running back Zamir White, linebacker Channing Tindall, and linebacker Azeez Ojulari as captains for the night game.

This game is a big one for Channing Tindall, who played football at Spring Valley High School in Columbia, South Carolina before coming to the University of Georgia. Tindall and the Bulldogs will travel to Columbia to face South Carolina, who is 2-6 overall on the season.

The Gamecocks fired head coach Will Muschamp a few weeks ago and will have former Georgia Bulldog offensive coordinator Mike Bobo as their interim coach this week. The No. 9 ranked Georgia Bulldogs will look to add another blemish to Bobo’s squad.

South Carolina is absent several key defenders ahead of the game. A few South Carolina players opted out of the remaining games this year following Muschamp’s dismissal: linebacker/safety R.J. Roderick, defensive tackle Makius Scott, cornerback Jaycee Horn, and cornerback Israel Mukuamu all opted out for the Gamecocks.

In fact, Israel Mukuamu played the best game of his career against Georgia last season. Mukuamu intercepted Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm three times and returned one of them for a touchdown. Additionally, Jaycee Horn is projected to be a high 2021 NFL Draft pick.

Georgia football announced their captains via their official Twitter account:

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Commentators set for Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks

The SEC Network commentators have been set for the Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks football game

The SEC Network commentators have been set for the Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks football game. The 7:30 p.m. night game will be hosted from Columbia, South Carolina.

Former Georgia Bulldog star offensive lineman Matt Stinchcomb will be on the call as an analyst along with play-by-play announcer Taylor Zarzour. Alyssa Lang will be the SEC Network sideline reporter for the SEC rivalry game.

Interestingly, Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs will be facing former Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, who is South Carolina’s interim coach. The Gamecocks fired head coach Will Muschamp midway through the season when it became clear that it was another disappointing year for South Carolina. Muschamp will still be interested in the game because his son is a walk-on at the University of Georgia.

Following Muschamp’s dismissal, several South Carolina players have opted out of the remaining games this year. Linebacker/safety RJ Roderick, defensive tackle Makius Scott, cornerback Jaycee Horn, and cornerback Israel Mukuamu all opted out for the Gamecocks.

Israel Mukuamu was an absolute nightmare for Georgia last season. He intercepted Jake Fromm three times and returned one of them for a touchdown last. His performance helped South Carolina pull of an upset victory in Athens. Georgia will try to avenge last year’s defeat, which was the last time the Bulldogs lost at home.

SEC Twitter reacts as South Carolina fires Will Muschamp

The South Carolina Gamecocks have fired head coach Will Muschamp. Former UGA offensive coordinator Mike Bobo is USC’s interim coach.

The South Carolina Gamecocks fired head coach Will Muschamp following Saturday’s embarrassing 59-42 loss to Ole Miss. The Gamecocks are 2-5 and are second to last in the SEC East.

South Carolina has three games left on its schedule, including a home game against the Georgia Bulldogs. Interestingly, South Carolina’s interim head coach will be former University of Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo.

Muschamp became head coach of South Carolina in 2015. His best season for the Gamecocks came in 2017, when he helped South Carolina go 9-4. Overall, he finished his career with a 28-30 record during his five seasons with South Carolina.

Muschamp was previously the head coach at Florida, where he went 28-21 over four seasons with the Gators. College football fans shouldn’t be surprised if Mushcamp ends up as a defensive coordinator for prominent SEC program for his next gig.

Here’s how SEC football Twitter reacted to the news of Muchamp’s firing:

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Report: Kirby Smart tried to get Mike Bobo

Per a report, Georgia football coach tried to hire Mike Bobo, who ended going to coach the South Carolina Gamecocks offense.

Former Georgia offensive coordinator and Colorado State head coach Mike Bobo became South Carolina’s new offensive coordinator and quarterback coach this week.

Bobo agreed to a two year contract with South Carolina on Tuesday.

Bobo, a former Georgia quarterback from 1993-97, worked for the Dawgs from 2001-2014, where he manufactured some incredible offenses and more than a few of the program’s best passers of all-time.

Given Georgia’s offensive struggles the past few seasons and the lack of certainty currently at offensive coordinator with James Coley, of course rumors spread about Bobo returning to his alma mater and coaching under his former teammate and friend Kirby Smart.

And though there were no actual reports of Smart trying to land his old teammate in Athens, there was some truth to those rumors according to to Andy Staples of the Athletic, who mentioned Smart’s efforts on Thursday.

“I think Smart will try to change the offense,” Staples wrote. “The question is how far he’ll be willing to go. (Smart) tried to hire (Bobo) … but South Carolina coach Will Muschamp won the tug-of-war between former Georgia teammates to hire their former teammate Bobo. Bobo would have opened up the offense …”

Muschamp is another Georgia guy. He, Smart and Bobo are all good friends and all overlapped during their playing careers as Bulldogs.

Bobo, 45, was fired by the Rams last Thursday after 3-9 and 4-8 seasons the previous two years. He started out with three consecutive years of 7-6 records.

South Carolina finished 4-8 overall and 3-5 in SEC play, under fourth-year head coach Will Muschamp.

Staples went on to write about coaches that he thinks would be a good fit to replace Coley, if Smart were to let him go.

You can read it all here.

Former Georgia QB and OC takes position at SEC rival

Former Georgia football QB and OC Mike Bobo has taken the offensive coordinator position at South Carolina.

Former Georgia offensive coordinator and Colorado State head coach Mike Bobo is set to become South Carolina’s new offensive coordinator and quarterback coach.

The former Georgia quarterback was with the Dawgs from 2001-14 and helped set numerous team offensive records during his tenure.

Bobo agreed to a two year contract with South Carolina on Tuesday.

“I’m excited to bring Mike on board,” said Will Muschamp. “He is a proven and respected play-caller and quarterbacks coach, who I have faced many times over the years. Over the last 13 years, his offenses have averaged over 31 points and 424 yards per game while converting over 43 percent on third down. He also has a long relationship with both (running backs coach) Thomas Brown and (wide receivers coach) Bryan McClendon, so it will be a smooth transition for our offensive staff.”

Bobo, 45, was fired by the Rams last Thursday after 3-9 and 4-8 seasons the previous two years. He started out with three consecutive years of 7-6 records.

South Carolina finished 4-8 overall and 3-5 in SEC play, under fourth-year head coach Will Muschamp.

 

Former Georgia QB and OC takes position at SEC rival

Former Georgia football OC and Colorado State head coach Mike Bobo is set to become South Carolina’s new offensive coordinator. 

Former Georgia offensive coordinator and Colorado State head coach Mike Bobo is set to become South Carolina’s new offensive coordinator.

The former Georgia quarterback was with the Dawgs from 2001-14 and helped set numerous team offensive records during his tenure.

Bobo, 45, was fired by the Rams last Thursday after 3-9 and 4-8 seasons the previous two years. He started out with three consecutive years of 7-6 records.

South Carolina finished 4-8 overall and 3-5 in SEC play, under fourth-year head coach Will Muschamp.

Former Georgia QB talks Mike Bobo to UGA possibility

Former Georgia football QB on the idea of Mike Bobo returning to coach at UGA, or going to South Carolina after stepping away from CSU.

Mike Bobo was one of the most successful offensive coordinators in the history of Georgia football before leaving to become head coach at Colorado State in 2015.

His tenure with the Rams came to an end this week, with CSU athletic director Joe Parker announcing that Bobo and the university reached a mutual separation agreement.

Bobo, a former Georgia quarterback from 1993-97, worked for the Dawgs from 2001-2014, where he manufactured some incredible offenses and more than a few of the program’s best passers of all-time.

Given Georgia’s offensive struggles the past few seasons and the lack of certainty currently at offensive coordinator with James Coley calling the shots, of course rumors will spread about Bobo returning to his alma mater and coaching under his former teammate and friend Kirby Smart.

However, former Georgia quarterback Hutson Mason, who played for Bobo in Athens, is not so sure it’s such a good idea for the former coach to return back home to UGA.

“I’m not for sure Bobo wants to come back to Athens,” Mason said on 107.5 The Game on Thursday. “You know he is very good friends with Kirby Smart, and obviously he has deep roots and deep ties at Georgia, but you know he left Georgia, and this was something he told me specifically is, he needed to kind of spread his wings and get away.

Mason mentioned the concern of doing business with a family member, noting how close Bobo and Smart are.

“I don’t know if you’ve ever had a family dynamic where you’ve done business with a family member, but I have,” Mason said. “It didn’t turn out well. And I think part of that is in play here with Kirby (Smart) and Bobo where they’re like, you know, if something did go wrong, do we want to go down that route?”

South Carolina, a team that is actually in the market for an offensive coordinator, has been linked to Bobo as well. However, the position under Will Muschamp is not the sexiest of ideas seeing as how he has had five offensive coordinators in eight seasons as a head coach.

Muschamp is another Georgia guy. He, Smart and Bobo are all good friends and all overlapped during their playing careers as Bulldogs.

On the possibility of Bobo going to South Carolina to coach under Muschamp, Mason was pessimistic about what it would do to Bobo’s career, using the term “career suicide” for anyone that accepts the job in Columbia.

He did have kind things to say about his former coach, though.

“If coach Muschamp can convince him to get to South Carolina, South Carolina fans should be excited,” Mason said, “because he is a heck of a play-caller. And he’s a heck of a recruiter. I just think he’s an incredible schemer. I think he understands football.”

Then there’s Bryan McClendon, another Georgia guy who played for the Bulldogs from 2002-05.  He was offensive coordinator at South Carolina for two seasons before being stripped of his play-calling duties last week. He does still remain on the South Carolina coaching staff, though, but for how long?

His coaching career at Georgia was wildly successful, overseeing the running backs for a majority of his tenure at Georgia and helping to establish as RBU with some great ball carriers. Could McClendon be a guy that Smart looks at bringing in as OC for the Dawgs?

Basically, if you take one thing away from this story, it should be that the Georgia coaching tree is loaded.