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Brian Herrien following photographer injury: ‘I prayed for her well being’

Georgia football RB Brian Herrien discussed the injury to the UGA photographer during the Auburn game and how he prayed for her.

It was a scary moment on Saturday as UGA running back Brian Herrien collided with photographer Chamberlain Smith, an intern with the Georgia Athletic Department.

Georgia was deep in Auburn territory as Herrien caught a short pass and was pushed out of bounds, where he was unable to avoid a collision with Smith.

She was knocked unconscious and the game came to a halt as medical personnel attended to her on the sideline. A few minutes later, Smith regained consciousness and was taken off the field in a stretcher.

Herrien, who is known among the Dawg Nation as one of the hardest workers on the team and a guy who’s always willing to engage with fans, was visibly shaken up after the incident. He did not want to leave the area until he knew Smith was ok.

With a bruise by her eye, Smith was later transported to East Alabama Medical Center. A few hours later, she was released by the doctors.

“[Herrien] was pretty upset in the locker room,” CBS sideline reporter Jamie Erdahl reported at halftime.

Following the game, Kirby Smart discussed Herrien’s emotions as well.

“It was really a scary moment,” Smart said. “Brian felt very sick about it. It was a tough deal, but hopefully she’s going to be OK. I think she is.”

When Herrien found out that Smith had been released from the hospital, it’s a safe bet to say that he was relieved.

“My heart goes out to her and her family I prayed for her well being as we took a knee,” tweeted Herrien, who prayed for Smith alongside Jake Fromm at halftime, reported Erdahl.

Herrien went on to score on the first play after the game resumed. On 7 carries, the senior from Douglasville tallied 24 yards and found the end zone on a reception. Georgia won the game 21-14 and clinched its spot in the the SEC Championship Game for the third year in a row.

Rodrigo Blankenship shows love to Georgia football punter Jake Camarda

Georgia football kicker Rodrigo Blankenship showed some love to UGA punter Jake Camarda after his massive night vs Auburn.

Georgia kicker Rodrigo Blankenship is probably the most well-known special teams player in college football.

But tonight vs Auburn, it was a different Georgia special teamer who stole the show in the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry.

Georgia punter Jake Camarda’s number was called on over 10 times against Auburn. And each time, he answered the call.

Following a performance where Camarda punted the ball 11 times, racked up 558 total yards of punts, averaged 50.7 yards per, downed four inside the 20 and hit a long of 67 down to the two yard line, Blankenship showed his teammate some love on Twitter.

Camarda really was a huge factor in Georgia winning that ball game. He was absolutely bombing them all night long, completely flipping field position and putting Auburn in tough situations.

After the game, Kirby Smart commented on his punter’s performance.

“Jake Camarda was hitting bombs. I hope he never has to punt 11 times in a game again.”

 

Stats from Georgia football’s win over Auburn

Here are some stats from Georgia football’s big win over Auburn.

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On Saturday night, Georgia booked its ticket to the SEC Championship for the third year in a row after the Bulldogs took down Auburn 21-14 on the road.

It was not always pretty, but the Georgia football team did just enough to hold off the Tigers and hang on for a win.

The first three quarters of this game it was pure domination on Georgia’s end. On offense, Georgia was doing ok. Nothing special, but it did put up 21 points against one of the nation’s best defenses. But when Auburn had the ball the Georgia defense was fantastic, allowing nothing for the first three quarters.

But then came the fourth quarter. Georgia was gassed on defense and it allowed Auburn to move the ball with ease. But it was when Auburn needed yards the most where Georgia finally got it together and stopped the Tigers on 4th down to win the game.

Here are some stats from the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry;

Georgia:

QB Jake Fromm: 13/28, 110 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions

RB D’Andre Swift: 17 carries, 106 yards

WR Dominick Blaylock: 2 catches, 50 yards, 1 touchdown

P Jake Camarda: 11 punts for 558 yards (50.7 yards per), 4 inside the 20, long of 67

Auburn:

QB Bo Nix: 30/50, 245 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 fumble

RB D.J. Williams: 8 carries, 26 yards

WR Seth Williams: 13 catches, 121 yards

WR Anthony Schwartz: 7 catches, 48 yards

Team stats:

Third down:

Georgia: 3-15

Auburn: 5-18

Fourth down:

Georgia: 0-0

Auburn: 1-4

Total yards:

Georgia: 251

Auburn: 329

Penalties:

Georgia: 7 for 56 yards

Auburn: 4 for 35 yards

Takeaways:

Georgia: 1

Auburn: 0

Twitter reacts as Georgia beats Auburn, punches ticket to SEC Championship Game

Twitter reacts as Georgia football beat Auburn and punched its ticket to the third straight SEC Championship Game.

For the third year in a row, the Georgia Bulldogs are headed to the SEC Championship.

On Saturday night, No. 4 Georgia defeated No. 12 Auburn 21-14 in a game that came down to the wire, even though Georgia dominated the first three quarters.

But in the end, the Dawgs did enough to hold off the pesky Tigers in a deafening Jordan-Hare Stadium.

A few quick stats before we show you our favorite Twitter reactions:

Georgia:

QB Jake Fromm: 13/28, 110 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions

RB D’Andre Swift: 17 carries, 106 yards

WR Dominick Blaylock: 2 catches, 50 yards, 1 touchdown

P Jake Camarda: 11 punts for 558 yards (50.7 yards per), 4 inside the 20, long of 67

Auburn:

QB Bo Nix: 30/50, 245 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 fumble

RB D.J. Williams: 8 carries, 26 yards

WR Seth Williams: 13 catches, 121 yards

WR Anthony Schwartz: 7 catches, 48 yards

Favorite tweets:

 

 

Watch: D’Andre Swift hits dirty spin move, runs for first down

Georgia football RB D’Andre Swift hit an insanely dirty spin move and picked up the first down vs Auburn.

Georgia football running back D’Andre Swift is best known for his killer cuts that have broken the ankles of numerous helpless lineman and linebackers.

But today vs Auburn and the Tigers’ incredible defensive line, Swift broke out a new move.

Check out this spin move that Swift put on the Auburn defensive lineman. He then turned on the jets and picked up a first down.

 

Watch: Jake Fromm puts Georgia on top with 49 yard bomb to Dom Blaylock

Georgia football strikes first with a Jake Fromm to Dom Blaylock touchdown.

Georgia football strikes first!

On its second drive of the day, starting at its own 39, Georgia went 61 yards in three plays. Jake Fromm would end the drive with a beautiful 49 yard touchdown pass to true freshman Dominick Blaylock.

Here’s how it happened.

Watch: Dan Mullen makes it clear who he’s cheering for between Georgia and Auburn

When Florida Gators HC Dan Mullen was asked about Georgia football’s game vs Auburn, he made it clear who he was cheering for.

Following Florida’s win over Missouri on Saturday, the Gators will have their eyes glued to CBS to watch Georgia take on Auburn.

If Georgia wins, it secures a spot in the SEC Championship. A loss and Georgia will have to beat Texas A&M to make it in.

Florida’s game today was its final SEC matchup of the season. So if Georgia happens to lose to the Tigers and Aggies, the Gators are headed to Atlanta.

When Mullen was asked by CBS for his thoughts on the Georgia vs Auburn game, he made it clear who he was cheering for.

“War Eagle,” Mullen said.

Watch it here.

 

Paul Finebaum picks winner of Georgia football game vs Auburn

SEC Network’s Paul Finebaum picked the winner of Georgia football’s game vs Auburn.

The SEC Network’s Paul Finebaum picked his winner of the Georgia vs Auburn game on Saturday.

“I like the Dawgs,” he said. “I think the Dawgs have been a sneaky good team this year, other than that loss to South Carolina. I think Auburn will lose a close game at home.”

Georgia has won the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry in the last two meetings. However, the last time the Bulldogs traveled to Auburn, Georgia was outplayed, out-coached and just did not look prepared for the atmosphere on the Plains.

The ESPN College GameDay crew also gave their predictions.

Desmond Howard: Georgia

Lee Corso: Auburn

Kirk Herbstreit: Georgia

Georgia football: Score, stat predictions for UGA vs Auburn

Here are some Georgia football score and stat predictions for the UGA vs Auburn game.

No. 4 Georgia and No. 12 Auburn square off on The Plains at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS from the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry.

For Georgia, everything rides on this game. A win secures the Bulldogs a spot in the SEC Championship and gets them one step closer to making a trip to the College Football Playoff.

For Auburn, the Tigers pretty much dictate how the rest of the college football season plays out. Both Georgia and Alabama need to beat Auburn if either want to head to the playoff, meanwhile Oregon, which lost to Auburn early in the season, is hoping that the Tigers can win at least one of two games vs UGA and Bama. If Auburn can win, Oregon’s lone loss becomes a lot more forgivable and gives the Ducks a better argument to the committee at season’s end.

This should be your classic SEC matchup. A good ole fashion bloodbath featuring two of college football’s most physical teams.

Here’s what I see happening today:

Here are a few predictions previewing today’s game.

Georgia (-2.5) at Auburn:

I’m taking Georgia to cover.

Over/Under (43.5)

Taking the under.

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Score: Georgia, 17-10

Stats…

QB Jake Fromm:

18/25, 227 yards, 1 TD

RB D’Andre Swift:

18 carries, 91 yards, 1 TDs

RB Brian Herrien:

8 carries, 52 yards

WR Lawrence Cager:

5 catches, 88 yards

WR George Pickens:

6 catches, 71 yards

DB J.R. Reed:

5 solo tackles, 1 INT

OLB Azeez Ojulari

2 sacks

LB Monty Rice:

9 solo tackles

LB Tae Crowder:

8 solo tackles

K Rodrigo Blankenship:

1/1 field goals, 2/2 PATs

Georgia offensive line:

One sack allowed.

On Georgia’s first drive of the game:

The place will be deafening and Georgia will surprise us all with a deep shot. Next thing we know, Georgia is just past midfield. The drive will stall after two runs and an incomplete pass. Jake Camarda pins Auburn inside its own 15 yard line.

On Auburn’s first drive of the game:

Nowhere to go. Auburn had a bye week to prepare for Georgia’s defense, but you can’t prepare for speed and physicality. Georgia allows one first down and then forces a punt.

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ESPN College GameDay crew picks winner of Georgia vs Auburn

The ESPN College GameDay crew picked the winner of the Georgia football vs Auburn game on Saturday.

At the end of ESPN’s College GameDay, the crew, as it always does, picked their winner for the biggest games the day has to offer.

Set up in Waco, Texas for the Oklahoma vs Baylor game, accompanied by guest pickers Chip and Joanna Gaines of the HGTV show Fixer Upper, the team made their picks for Georgia football’s 3:30 p.m. game vs Auburn.

Here are the picks

Desmond Howard: Georgia

Chip and Joanna Gaines: Joanna picked Auburn because her sister lived there, then said “is that a good pick?”

Lee Corso: Auburn

Kirk Herbstreit: Georgia