They showed the Kirby "push" in replay, and it didn't look like anything, to me, he was trying to get to a UGA player or coach and didn't see the QB, or so it looked.
I think he's used to pushing people out of his way in a game, they usually are other coaches or players. He thinks he's a safety.
Kirby Smart Doesn’t Remember Shoving Mississippi State QB In Fourth Quarter | OutKick"I think I was going after Schumann,"
Kirby Smart said postgame. "I was trying to get Schumann's attention. We were trying to change personnel. I think it's the play they came over to our sideline. And I'm trying to get Schumann's attention. But, no, I don’t really remember it."
During the Mississippi State media availability, Michael Van Buren was just as confused.
"I'm not sure what that was. I was must trying to play my game. I didn’t really see it," Van Buren said postgame.
Either way, this was not a good look for the Georgia head coach, even if he was just caught-up in the moment during the game.
Officials did not see the play, and no flag was thrown. We will see if the SEC has anything to say.