Alabama’s defensive coordinator just said out loud what a lot of Georgia fans don’t want to hear: Mike Bobo is a problem.
Kane Wommack didn’t hold back earlier this week when he praised Georgia’s offensive coordinator, calling him one of the best play callers he’s ever faced. For a fan base that’s spent plenty of time questioning Bobo since his return to Georgia’s staff, that kind of respect from Alabama carries real weight.
Alabama DC Kane Wommack: "Mike Bobo is one of the best play callers I've ever gone against."
And the numbers back up the praise. Georgia is scoring 51.4 points per game, which ranks No. 1 in the country through the first five weeks of the season. That kind of production doesn’t happen by accident, even if Georgia hasn’t exactly been tested by a brutal schedule.
The Bulldogs have faced some uneven competition, but there have still been signs that Bobo’s offense can handle real resistance. Oklahoma brought a strong defense, and Georgia still put up 41 points.
Now comes the biggest stage yet: Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The matchup gives Georgia a chance to show that this scoring binge can travel, even if severe weather ends up muddying the game. Alabama’s defense enters ranked No. 51 in points allowed, so the door is open for Georgia to put points on the board.
But Georgia can’t afford to think only about offense, because Alabama brings the No. 2 scoring offense in the country. If the Bulldogs want to leave with a win, Bobo and the rest of that unit will need to keep pace.
That’s where the conversation around Bobo gets tricky. Georgia has won plenty with him calling the shots. The Bulldogs have taken the last two SEC championships and knocked off strong teams in the regular season, including Ole Miss and Texas last year and Texas again in 2024.
Still, for some fans, that hasn’t been enough. The frustration comes from the bigger stage, where Georgia hasn’t won a playoff game in three years. That’s the main reason Bobo continues to take heat, even while his offense sits atop the national scoring race.
A win over Alabama would go a long way toward changing that tone. Kirby Smart is only 2-7 against the Tide in his tenure, so if Bobo helps Georgia add another victory in Tuscaloosa, it should quiet some of the noise.
Even then, the standard in Athens is ruthless. For plenty of fans, a playoff win may help. A national championship is what would really settle the argument.
That’s the burden that comes with what Smart has built.
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