Jon Gruden Involved in Verbal Spat With Colleague Over Bold Kirby Smart Remark Jon Gruden got into a heated argument with a coworker after dropping a wild take about Kirby Smart’s coaching. Papiya Cha

Kirby Smart’s sideline gesture during Georgia’s tense 20–10 win over Auburn caused instant confusion and chaos online. With just over 13 minutes left and the play clock winding down, Smart appeared to call a timeout as the Bulldogs trailed late in the game. Afterward, Smart clarified he wasn’t signaling for a timeout at all; he was trying to alert officials that Auburn’s defense was clapping to mimic Georgia’s snap count. Fans and analysts were unsure whether Smart had made a costly mistake or was misunderstood. While many piled on with criticism and memes, one man stood firmly in Smart’s corner, Jon Gruden .

The situation even sparked a spat between Jon Gruden and Barstool Sports’ Brandon Walker . While discussing the moment on Wake Up Barstool, Walker poked fun at Gruden’s admiratio