Kirby Smart had high praises to share about quarterback Gunner Stockton following the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs' 38-14 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday afternoon.

Smart has been the Bulldogs' head coach since 2016, standing tall as one of the best coaches in the country. He often has the program in the mix for national championships, last winning in 2022.

Georgia hopes to be in the race for the CFP once again, starting the season strong. They took care of business against Vanderbilt, seeing Stockton deliver in remarkable fashion. He completed 25 out of 35 passes for 295 yards and three touchdowns, getting praise from Smart after the game.

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“Gunner played outstanding today. We got one of the toughest quarterbacks in the country. Smartest quarterbacks in the country. Gunner Stockton did an amazing job. Offensive staff did an amazing job. A lot of respect to Vanderbilt and how they played with the toughness,” Smart said on the SEC Network broadcast.