ATLANTA (AP) – Mark Richt stepped down as Georgia’s coach on Sunday in what is being called a “mutual” decision.
Georgia athletic director Greg McGarity said in a statement he met with Richt on Sunday morning “to discuss the status of our football program.” McGarity said the two “mutually agreed that he would step down as head coach and would have the opportunity to accept other duties and responsibilities at UGA following the bowl game.”
Georgia (9-3) ended its regular season with Saturday’s 13-7 win over Georgia Tech.
Richt had only a short statement in the announcement released by Georgia.
“I appreciate the opportunity of serving the University as well as considering any other options that may present themselves in the future,” Richt said.