Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart's decision not to call a timeout due to a perceived rules violation regarding 11-man substitutions ultimately contributed to their loss against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff.
Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs suffered a setback in their first College Football Playoff game, losing to Notre Dame . Smart cited a belief that substituting 11 players on and off the field was against the rules, a stance he said was reinforced by SEC officials. However, Notre Dame 's substitution proved legal as the long snapper hadn't yet set. This allowed Notre Dame to gain a first down and control the clock, ultimately contributing to Georgia's defeat.
Smart recalled a similar incident in 2017 against Tennessee, where Georgia was also told they couldn't substitute 11 players.
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