Georgia football’s special teams coordinator departing the program

Georgia Bulldogs special teams coordinator Scott Cochran has left the team, marking the latest coaching staff change in Georgia football.

Cochran, Georgia’s special teams coordinator since 2020, contributed to the team’s status as one of the best in the country. In fact, Georgia’s special teams did not allow a single punt return in 2023.

Cochran was a notable strength coach under Nick Saban at Alabama. Cochran has worked with eight national championship teams, including five at Alabama, two at Georgia, and one at LSU.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, who has worked with Cochran for 13 years, was able to entice the former Alabama strength coach to Athens, Georgia, with an on-field position. Georgia’s special teams performed admirably under Cochran, and they should continue to flourish in the future given Georgia’s recruiting prowess and returning players.

Additionally, former Texas A&M offensive coordinator Darrell Dickey will leave Georgia’s coaching staff. Kirby Smart issued the following statement thanking Dickey and Cochran.

I want to thank Scott and Darrell for their contributions to Georgia football. We wish them all the best moving forward.