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Georgia cruises past Auburn in a top-ten matchup

Georgia football had no issues with the AU Tigers as the UGA vs Auburn gamer resulted in a blow out.

#7 Auburn (1-1) gave #4 Georgia (2-0) no problems on Saturday night in Athens.

It was pure domination from the opening kick until the final whistle and Georgia walked off with a 27-6 win.

For quarterback Stetson Bennett, you’d never suspect there was ever a quarterback battle up until the last minute. In his first career start for UGA, Bennett completed 17/28 passes for 240 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions.

His favorite target of the night was Kearis Jackson, who had a massive ballgame, reeling in nine catches for 147 yards. If Georgia can get consistent production out of Jackson, a former 4-star Peach County product, then the Dawgs are in great shape at wide receiver with George Pickens on the outside. Speaking of Pickens, it was a relatively quiet night for the standout receiver, however, he did record a touchdown in the first half. He finished with two catches for 26 yards and a score.

The running game was clicking tonight as well and Georgia continued to show why it claims the title of RBU. Five backs touched the rock and Georgia put up 202 yards rushing. What I liked most about what I saw from the ball carriers is the physicality they ran with – they ran angry and hard, refusing to go down on first contact. Zamir White led all rushers with 88 yards and two touchdowns while we got a good dose of James Cook early on as well. Cook was looking great in the first quarter and was probably on pace to have a breakout performance before he exited the game with what looked to be a hand/wrist injury. Freshman Kendall Milton looked massive and ran the ball strong. At one point I looked up and saw him run over an Auburn defender and for a split second I thought I was watching Nick Chubb before it hit me. Additionally, Kenny McIntosh was fun to watch. He plays scrappy.

Georgia running backs vs Auburn:

  • Zamir White: 19 carries, 88 yards, 2 TDs
  • James Cook: 5 carries, 41 yards
  • Kendall Milton: 6 carries, 30 yards
  • Kenny McIntosh; 6 carries, 29 yards
  • Daijun Edwards: 7 carries, 27 yards

As a whole, the offensive line was moving a big Auburn defensive front with ease, provided holes for the backs and protected Bennett well all night. It all starts up front and the o-line had a stellar performance.

Defensively, Georgia was lights out. Six points allowed to the No. 7 team in the nation. 216 total yards. Only 39 rushing yards. This defense is yet again the nation’s best.

Up front, Bo Nix was under pressure all night. Azeez Ojulari had a couple big plays and Nolan Smith was in the backfield often chasing down Nix with his serious speed.

The rest of the linebackers were hitting harder than I can ever remember. Georgia was not content with just tackling Auburn, they wanted to make a statement. And they did.

At one point, though, too much of a statement was made and Richard LeCounte ended up paying for it. Late in the second quarter, the superstar Georgia safety delivered a big blow to an Auburn receiver and was ejected for targeting. LeCounte, thankfully, will not miss time next week against Tennessee since the penalty took place in the first half.

Sticking in the secondary, cornerback Tyson Campbell is my defensive MVP of the night. Campbell had a heck of a game and limited Auburn star receiver Seth Williams to just three catches for 34 yards.

Look how pretty this coverage is.

Georgia punter Jake Camarda’s number was only called twice. He hit a 63 yard bomb that went in the end zone and he dropped another one inside the 20. Kicker Jack Podlesny played well and hit two of three attempts.

Georgia moves on to Tennessee and looks to advance to 3-0 next week in Athens.

Georgia receiver Kearis Jackson breaks out for huge game vs Auburn

Georgia sophomore receiver Kearis Jackson had a huge game in Georgia’s 27-6 win over No. 7 Auburn. Details here

Ever since sophomore receiver Domonick Blaylock went down with another ACL injury this offseason, Georgia has been looking to fill the spot behind phenom George Pickens. 

It looks like that will be sophomore receiver Kearis Jackson, who has formed a connection with junior quarterback Stetson Bennett in just their second game together.

Jackson caught nine passes for 147 yards versus No. 4 Auburn, just a week after leading the team in receptions and receiving yards versus Arkansas.

Jackson was a 4-star recruit from Fort Valley, Georgia in the Bulldogs No. 1 ranked recruiting class of 2018.

He was named a starter in the offseason of 2019, but a hand injury kept him out for some time, allowing Blaylock to settle into the No. 2 spot behind Pickens.

Jackson looks exsplosive, whether on punt returns or as a route-runner, which is huge for a Georgia offense that has been looking for playmakers.

Here are a few highlights of Jackson’s big night versus the Tigers:

 

UGA vs Auburn: Podlesny’s field goal is good after long drive by Georgia offense

Georgia increased its lead to 27-6 over Auburn with a 25 yard field goal by Jack Podlesny. Details here

Georgia needed to give their defense some rest after another scoring drive by the Auburn offense made the score 24-6, Georgia.

The Bulldogs took the ball from their own 25 and capped off the drive with a 25 yard field goal by sophomore kicker Jack Podlesny.

Here’s a 21 yard pass from Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett to receiver Kearis Jackson that helped set up the score:

The Bulldogs currently lead Auburn 27-6, with three minutes remaining in the third quarter.

 

 

Georgia vs Auburn: Halftime stats and thoughts

Georgia leads Auburn 24-3 at halftime. Here are the key players and team stats so far.

No. 4 Georgia leads No. 7 Auburn 24-3 at halftime after dominant first half by the Bulldogs.

Georgia’s most valuable players of the first half were junior quarterback Stetson Bennet, who is making his first career start for the Bulldogs, and redshirt sophomore running back Zamir White and sophomore receiver Kearis Jackson.

Player stats:

  • Bennett – 12/22, 155 yards with one touchdown
  • White – 17 carries for 76 yards and two touchdowns
  • Jackson – 7 receptions for 104 yards

Team Stats:

  • 1st downs: UGA 15, Auburn 5
  • Total yards: UGA 288, Auburn 81
  • Passing yards : UGA 158, Auburn 54
  • Rushing yards : UGA 130, Auburn 27
  • Time of possession: UGA 18:04, Auburn 11:56
  • Penalties : UGA 6 for 49 yards, Auburn 4 for 30 yards

Georgia’s offensive line is doing whatever they want with Auburn right now, and the Bulldogs running backs are taking advantage.

Bennett has been sharp and decisive with the football, especially on third downs.

All good news for Georgia so far, tune-in for the second half coming up on ESPN.

 

 

Twitter reacts: Georgia S Richard LeCounte ejected for targeting

Twitter reactions to Georgia football S Richard LeCounte being ejected for targeting during Georgia vs Auburn.

Each team has now lost its starting safety to targeting ejections.

Georgia start Richard LeCounte was flagged for targeting with just under four minutes to go in the second quarter of The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry.

The play came deep in Georgia territory in a drive that ended up resulting in just three points for Auburn.

Since the penalty took place in the first half, LeCounte will not miss time next week against Tennessee.

Here are Twitter reactions to the questionable call.

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Georgia safety Richard LeCounte ejected for targeting against Auburn

UGA football star safety Richard LeCounte has been ejected for targeting during the second quarter of the Georgia vs Auburn game.

Each team has now lost its starting safety to targeting ejections.

Georgia start Richard LeCounte was flagged for targeting with just under four minutes to go in the second quarter of The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry.

The play came deep in Georgia territory in a drive that ended up resulting in just three points for Auburn.

Since the penalty took place in the first half, LeCounte will not miss time next week against Tennessee.

Georgia vs Auburn: 49 yard pass to Kearis Jackson sets up another UGA TD

No. 4 Georgia is absolutely sticking it to No. 7 Auburn tonight in Athens. Midway through the third, the Dawgs lead 24-0 following yet another touchdown run by Zamir White. That’s his second of the evening. That run would not have been possible, …

No. 4 Georgia is absolutely sticking it to No. 7 Auburn tonight in Athens.

Midway through the third, the Dawgs lead 24-0 following yet another touchdown run by Zamir White. That’s his second of the evening.

That run would not have been possible, though, without this 49 yard connection between Stetson Bennett and his favorite target of the night Kearis Jackson.

This was Jackson’s sixth reception of the game and he now has 102 yards in the first quarter.

That led to this.

Georgia RB James Cook runs to locker room with apparent hand/wrist injury

Georgia football RB James Cook left for the locker room with an injury during the UGA vs Auburn game.

James Cook is having one of the best games we’ve seen from the junior running back.

Through one quarter and some change, Cook has 5 carries for 41 yards.

However, following a 16 yard run, Cook entered the locker room with what looked like an apparent wrist or hand injury.

It did not look like anything too severe as he was moving fine and did so under his own power.

We will keep you updated as we hear more.

UGA vs Auburn: Georgia rolling with second quarter TD dime from the Mailman

Georgia has found a starting quarterback in junior Stetson Bennett. Watch his touchdown pass to star receiver George Pickens here.

Junior quarterback Stetson Bennett is dealing right now. No. 4 Georgia is up 17-0 over No. 4 Auburn and the game is currently only in the second quarter.

Watch this sweet dime by Bennett to star receiver George Pickens here:

Bennett has totaled 107 yards on 10/18 passing with a touchdown so far.

 

 

 

Georgia marches down the field, Pickens scores vs Auburn

Georgia football vs Auburn highlights. George Pickens scores.

Georgia started at its own 16 yard line with a 10-0 lead and marched down the field using a nice balance between the run and pass game.

The drive ended with a beautiful throw and pass from Stetson Bennett to George Pickens which extended Georgia’s lead to 17-0.

See a few drive highlights here.