Video emerges of Kirby Smart's initial dig at Mario Cristobal, sparking viral clip – On3 Skip to main content Hot2027 Rivals300 On Monday, Miami head coach Mario Cristobal went viral for roasting Georgia‘s Kirby Smart and the SEC altogether at the annual Spurrier Awards in Gainesville, Florida. However, many people didn’t realize Smart took the first shot at Cristobal. At the event, Georgia cornerback Ellis Johnson IV was named Football Writers Association of America Defensive Freshman of the Year. While joking about Johnson’s parents’ birthday celebrations, Smart snuck in a jab at Cristobal. “They were talking about the 50th birthday party he got and the 50th birthday she got, and it wasn’t quite the same, mama wins out,” Smart said. “We probably sponsored that trip with all the NIL money we spent; that’s a good, safe bet. That’s OK, they deserve it.
Published: February 24, 2026 5:44 pm
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