Steve Sarkisian makes feelings known on revenge vs. Kirby Smart and Georgia ahead of Texas' high-octane clash

Steve Sarkisian and Kirby Smart met twice in the 2024 college football season. Smart's Georgia Bulldogs defeated Sarkisian's Texas Longhorns both times, with the second being a close overtime victory.

Ahead of their upcoming clash in the ongoing 2025 season, Sarkisian has made his feelings clear. The Longhorns' head coach said there is no sense of revenge ahead of this weekend's trip to Georgia, following the team's losses to the Bulldogs twice in 2024.

He added,

"Just trying to win and get to 5–1 in conference play."

Sarkisian's troops are fresh off a statement win over the Vanderbilt Commodores. They're now in a decent position to make the college football playoffs.

Smart's Bulldogs were at their ruthless best in their most recent game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. They recorded a 41-21 win in Week 11.

Texas and Georgia are competing for a playoff berth

Steve Sarkisian and Kirby Smart have led their programs to the College Football Playoff multiple times over the past few seasons. They're looking to run it back in the ongoing campaign.

The Longhorns enter the matchup with a 7-2 record while the Bulldogs are 8-1. A win for either side will strengthen their chances of making the 12-team playoffs come the end of the regular season.

The Longhorns have recorded statement wins over the Oklahoma Sooners, Kentucky Wildcats, Vanderbilt Commodores, and more this season. Their only losses were against the Ohio State Buckeyes and Florida Gators. Next stop is a game against one of college football's best teams, the Kirby Smart-coached Georgia Bulldogs.

The Georgia Bulldogs have gone through their fair share of formidable opponents this season. They posted wins over the Tennessee Titans, Auburn Tigers, Ole Miss Rebels, and Florida Gators. Their sole defeat was against Kalen DeBoer's Alabama Crimson Tide. Next up is a battle against Steve Sarkisian's Longhorns in a game that could have a significant impact on the playoff picture.

Here's what you need to know about this showdown of CFB titans:

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
• Livestream: FuboTV and DAZN
• Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
• TV Channel: ABC
• Venue: Sanford Stadium, Athens, Georgia

Edited by Nick Igbokwe