Kirby Smart reacts to inactive Georgia player drawing bizarre penalty in Sugar Bowl loss: ‘Undisciplined’

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It was a moment that Georgia cornerback Parker Jones surely wishes he could have back. 

The redshirt sophomore went viral on social media Thursday night for all the wrong reasons when he cost the Bulldogs 15 yards despite being inactive for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Notre Dame. 

Parker Jones, #39 of the Georgia Bulldogs, was penalized for sideline interference for impeding a referee on a pass play to Arian Smith, #11, during the second quarter during the 91st Allstate Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome on Jan. 2, 2025 in New Orleans. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The bizarre penalty was drawn during the second quarter of the Sugar Bowl with both teams scoreless. 

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Quarterback Gunner Stockton connected with wide receiver Arian Smith for a 67-yard gain before getting taken down on the sideline. However, it was who Jones took down on the sideline that caused the penalty. 

Jones, a Georgia native, was animated on the sidelines cheering his teammates on when an unsuspecting official collided with him. Jones had crossed the sideline and drew an interference penalty, erasing the play and pushing the Bulldogs even farther back. 

Head coach Kirby Smart, seemingly unaware at the time of who drew the penalty, addressed the incident with reporters following Georgia’s loss. 

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arian Smith, #11, runs with the ball after making a catch as Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Xavier Watts, #0, attempts a tackle while side judge JB Garza collides