A moment from Georgia’s 28-10 loss to Ole Miss over the weekend went viral when a Bulldogs player was caught celebrating with Rebels fans after the game. Following their team's upset win over No. 3-ranked Georgia,

The video of Jake Pope, a redshirt sophomore safety from Buford, appearing to celebrate with a fan wearing the jersey of Ole Miss offensive lineman Reece McIntyre, who also went to Buford, circulated social media, drawing criticism from Georgia fans.

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Backup safety Jake Pope later clarified that he was celebrating with a former friend and teammate who he saw on the field.

Georgia Bulldogs head football coach Kirby Smart was asked his thoughts on the video of his player, Jake Pope, seemingly celebrating with Ole Miss fans after losing to the Rebels.

Not long after Kirby Smart called Georgia’s Jake Pope an idiot for what appeared to be celebrating on the field after Ole Miss’ win over the Bulldogs, the safety took to social media with a statement.