SCORING DEFENSE
- The Dawgs also rank second in the nation here, giving up just over 10 points a game
- Auburn is quite a ways behind the Dawgs, giving up over 17 a game, 13th nationally
RUSHING DEFENSE
- The Dawgs rushing defense is no less than elite, giving up just 74.5 rushing yards per game, good for fourth nationally
- Auburn is solid in this department, giving up 112.67 rushing yards per game, 21st in the nation
PASSING DEFENSE
- Georgia’s passing defense is another one of its strengths, giving up 185 passing yards per game, which is 17th nationally
- Auburn is not so good here, giving up 221.4 yards per game through the air, all the way down at 59th nationally
TOTAL DEFENSE
- Not surprisingly, the Dawgs’ are also near the top in total defense, ranking fifth by giving up 260 yards per game
- Auburn is above average here, ranking 28th with 334.1 yards per game given up
SACKS
- This is the one weaker part of the Dawgs’ defense, as they get 2.22 sacks per game, 61st nationally
- Auburn is slightly better in this department, getting 2.56 sacks per game, 43rd nationally