Cignetti Tops Smart in Coach Rankings | Georgia Bulldogs Football News

Georgia Bulldogs Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Curt Cignetti just vaulted to No. 1 in ESPN’s new college football head coach rankings, shocking the sports world after leading Indiana to a championship — a leap from last year’s top ten. He edged out Kirby Smart, Georgia’s dominant force with two titles and a flawless SEC run, winning five first-place votes to Smart’s four. Ryan Day from Ohio State nabbed the final vote. While Smart’s consistency and Georgia’s championship pedigree still make him a top contender, Cignetti’s meteoric rise signals a shifting landscape in college football — where strategy, adaptability, and bold moves are…