Mike Bobo’s name might not always be met with applause in Athens, but Georgia’s offensive coordinator is quietly putting together one of the most impressive coaching jobs in college football this season. And while fans are sometimes quick to critique, Kirby Smart made sure to set the record straight this week: Bobo’s work in 2025 has been nothing short of exceptional.
Let’s start with the context. Georgia came into this season having lost a staggering amount of offensive firepower.
Their starting quarterback? Gone.
Four offensive linemen? Off to the NFL.
Trevor Etienne, one of the most dynamic backs in the country? Departed.
And on top of that, the Bulldogs had to replace their top two receivers. That’s not just retooling-that’s rebuilding on the fly.
Yet here they are, sitting at 12-1, fresh off another SEC title, and prepping for a College Football Playoff showdown in the Sugar Bowl.
So how did Bobo manage to keep the offense rolling? According to Smart, it’s not about flashy numbers or empty calories.
“He doesn’t chase stats,” Smart said. “Look at what they’ve done in the red area.
It’s been incredible. The ability to run the ball has been really, really good.”
And the numbers back it up. Georgia ranks second nationally in red-zone touchdown percentage-a stat that speaks to efficiency, preparation, and execution when it matters most.
They’re also 33rd in scoring offense and 31st in rushing, despite all the turnover and injuries up front. This isn’t an offense that overwhelms with tempo or gimmicks.
It’s deliberate, physical, and effective-classic SEC football, with a modern twist.
A big part of that success has come from quarterback Gunner Stockton, who’s stepped into the starting role and looked like a seasoned vet. He’s completing over 70% of his passes, has thrown for nearly 2,700 yards with 23 touchdowns, and added 442 yards and 8 scores on the ground. That kind of dual-threat production doesn’t happen without a system that plays to a quarterback’s strengths-and a coordinator who knows how to build around his personnel.
Stockton isn’t doing it alone, either. Nate Frazier has emerged as a reliable force in the backfield, racking up 861 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns.
And Zachariah Branch has become the go-to guy through the air, catching 73 passes for 744 yards and 5 scores. It’s a balanced attack, and it’s been effective against one of the toughest schedules in the country.
This is Bobo’s third season in his second stint as Georgia’s offensive coordinator, and the results speak volumes. He’s a finalist for the Broyles Award-given annually to the nation’s top assistant coach-for the second time in three years. And he’s earned that recognition in a season where the margin for error was razor thin.
Smart made it clear: Bobo isn’t just calling plays. He’s crafting the entire offensive approach, deciding what goes into the game plan, and adapting week after week-often with a reshuffled offensive line that’s included two freshmen and dealt with its share of injuries.
“He’s done that with a really tough schedule and a lot of o-linemen out that have been injured,” Smart said. “I’m really pleased and proud of what he’s done.”
As Georgia gears up for its College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup against Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl on January 1, Bobo’s offense will be under the spotlight once again. But if this season has shown us anything, it’s that Georgia’s offensive identity is in good hands-and Bobo’s work deserves more than just quiet appreciation. It deserves respect.