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Best photos from Georgia’s home win vs Auburn

Top photos as the Georgia Bulldogs won an eighth straight game against the Auburn Tigers

The Georgia Bulldogs are 4-1 after defeating the Auburn Tigers 31-13 on Saturday. Georgia moves to 2-1 in the SEC. Auburn is now 2-4 and 0-3 in SEC play. The Tigers will struggle to make a bowl game.

Georgia avoided a loss on upset Saturday, which featured the defeat of four top 10 teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll. No upset was more stunning than the Vanderbilt Commodores’ 40-35 home win over the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Georgia did not dominate Auburn, but still had a comfortable win. Georgia held a 28-10 lead in the second half and had a 99% chance to win for most of the fourth quarter according to ESPN.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck threw a pair of touchdown passes in Georgia’s home win. Beck was efficient in the short passing game against Auburn. He also got a strong performance from running back Trevor Etienne. Etienne scored a pair of rushing touchdowns and broke numerous tackles against Auburn.

Defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins anchored the Georgia defense against Auburn. Ingram-Dawkins posted a pair of sacks. Georgia’s defense did a good job of getting off the field on third downs (Auburn was four of 13 on third down conversion attempts).

Top photos from Georgia’s win over Auburn

Hugh Freeze explains what it will take to upset Georgia

Hugh Freeze outlines how the Auburn Tigers can shock the world and upset No. 5 Georgia on the road

Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze knows the Tigers (2-3) have to clean some things up if Auburn is going to upset No. 5 Georgia (3-1). Auburn has played some sloppy football to start the season and it has cost the Tigers, who are playing in their first road game of the season at Georgia.

Sanford Stadium won’t be an easy an environment for an Auburn team that has not been able to get out of its own way. Auburn had two missed field goals and a costly pick-six in the Tigers’ most recent loss to the Oklahoma Sooners. Auburn significantly outgained Oklahoma, but could not outscore the Sooners.

“We lost the three games. We lost by an average of 7.7 points in those games and have had 11 turnovers,” said Freeze. Auburn currently ranks second-to-last in the country with 15 turnovers. The Tigers have been unable to take care of the football, but if they limit turnovers, then they could make things interesting against Georgia.

“We’ve got to get ready for a very difficult Georgia team who’s loaded with talent and experience and maturity and obviously well-coached,” said Freeze. “Great respect for Kirby (Smart), the job he’s done and the classes he’s stacked there make them one of the nation’s elite.”

Freeze has a ton of respect for Kirby Smart, but Georgia is looking to bounce back as well. The Bulldogs are coming off a four turnover performance of their own and are hoping to rebound after losing 41-34 to Alabama last week.

So what does Freeze think that it will take to upset the No. 5 team in the country? “It will take a mistake-free game to go to Athens and upset Georgia,” explained Freeze.

Georgia has not lost in Athens since 2019 and has not lost to Auburn since 2017, so there’s several streaks on the line in the latest edition of the Georgia-Auburn rivalry.

Four Georgia players out in latest injury report ahead of Auburn

Georgia football will be without four players against Auburn. The Dawgs have four more players listed as questionable.

The Georgia Bulldogs will be without four players against the Auburn Tigers on Saturday, Oct. 5.

Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon is the most notable name on the Bulldogs’ injury report. Mondon is out for unknown reasons against Auburn after playing in Georgia’s loss to Alabama. At linebacker, Georgia will lean on CJ Allen and Raylen Wilson more with Mondon out.

Georgia wide receiver London Humphreys remains out with mono. Offensive lineman Tate Ratledge is out after undergoing ankle surgery and running back Roderick Robinson is still recovering from toe surgery.

Georgia offensive lineman Jared Wilson also appeared as questionable on the injury report. Wilson was shaken up against Alabama, but returned.

Defensive lineman Mykel Williams is questionable (ankle). Williams played against Alabama, but did not look 100%. Georgia wide receiver Sacovie White is questionable and defensive tackle Jordan Hall is also questionable as he is recovering from a stress fracture.

Overall, Georgia is not to banged up. Georgia defensive lineman Warren Brinson appears to be healthy. He returned for the Alabama game after missing several weeks.

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Auburn with be without defensive back Tyler Scott, defensive back Champ Anthony and tight end Brandon Frazier.

Social media reacts: Georgia survives Auburn, 27-20

Dawg fans react to Georgia’s close win at Auburn…

Take a breath, Georgia fans. The Bulldogs escaped Auburn with a 27-20 win to move to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the SEC.

Once again, Georgia started sluggishly and trailed the Tigers, 10-0, in the first quarter before tying the rivalry game by halftime.

The Bulldogs made second-half adjustments and were much more efficient in the second half. Quarterback Carson Beck, who made his first-career road start, made multiple clutch throws that helped lead the Dawgs to victory.

Star tight end Brock Bowers looked like a Heisman candidate. The Mackey Award winner finished with eight catches for 157 yards and the game winning touchdown.

The Bulldogs defense allowed 219 yards rushing, but held when Georgia needed it most, sealing the game with an interception by star safety Malaki Starks.

Here’s where Georgia stands in the opinion of Bulldog fans after the Auburn game:

 

Georgia escapes Auburn 27-20, remains undefeated

Georgia tops Auburn 27-20 in a physical battle on the road…

No. 1 Georgia escaped Auburn with a 27-20 win at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

The Bulldogs’ win wasn’t easy. The Tigers held a 10-0 lead in the first quarter before Georgia tied the game at halftime.

Auburn’s run game was tough to stop. The Tigers rushed for 219 yards, including 125 yards from quarterbacks Payton Thorne and Robby Ashford.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck started sluggishly, throwing an interception that turned into an Auburn touchdown in the first quarter.

Sophomore tight end Oscar Delp also turned the ball over in the first-half with a costly fumble that led to Auburn points.

The Bulldogs limited mistakes in the second half, though. Beck was efficient, especially on third downs.

Mackey Award-winning tight end Brock Bowers proved the All-American that he is. Bowers finished with eight catches for 157 yards and the game-winning touchdown.

Another bright spot for the Bulldogs was wideout Ladd McConkey, who played his first snaps of the season after battling a back injury. He recorded four catches for 38 yards, including three grabs for Georgia first downs.

The Bulldogs’ run game wasn’t as efficient in weeks past. Georgia ran for 107 yards with a 3.6 yards per carry average. Senior tailback Daijun Edwards gained the most snaps and finished with 19 carries for 76 yards and two touchdowns.

Georgia’s next test is Kentucky, which dominated Florida on Saturday in a 33-14 win at home. The Wildcats (5-0) rushed for 329 yards in the win.

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We expected growing pains for Georgia as it ushered in first-year starter Beck and new offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, but the lack of rush defense is a question headed into the matchup next week versus Kentucky.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET and the game will air on ESPN.

Carson Beck finds Brock Bowers for 40-yard TD, Georgia leads 27-20 over Auburn

What a play by Brock Bowers…

Georgia leads Auburn 27-20 thanks to a special play by Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers, who scored on a 40-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Carson Beck.

After a lackluster first-half by Georgia’s offense, Beck and company have been efficient in the second-half, out scoring Auburn 17-10.

Bowers currently has eight catches for 157 yards and a touchdown on the day.

Peyton Woodring FG puts Georgia ahead 20-17 at Auburn

Georgia up 20-17 after Peyton Woodring FG

No. 1 ranked Georgia has taken its first lead over Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Following a 98-yard touchdown drive, Georgia marched down the field and took the lead thanks to a 38-yard field goal by true freshman Peyton Woodring, his second made attempt of the game.

The Bulldogs have scored 10 unanswered points after an Auburn touchdown early in the second half.

The game is far from over, though. The Tigers continue to find success in the run game. Auburn has 214 yards on the ground, by far the most the Bulldogs have allowed this season.

Georgia goes 98 yards to tie Auburn 17-17

Georgia gets back on track with a huge TD drive…

Georgia got exactly what it needed to end the third quarter versus Auburn. A 98-yard drive capped off with Daijun Edwards’ second score of the game tied the Tigers 17-17 at the end of the third quarter.

A great punt by Auburn pinned Georgia at its own two yard line, but the Bulldogs showed composure and urgency in a game-changing drive on the road in Jordan-Hare stadium.

Quarterback Carson Beck is getting better each drive. The play of wideout Ladd McConkey has been stellar to this point. He missed the first four games due to injury and has caught three passes for 40 yards, each for Georgia first downs.

Halftime: Georgia tied with Auburn 10-10

Another slow start by Georgia.

No. 1 ranked Georgia is deadlocked with Auburn 10-10 at the half after another slow start by the Bulldogs.

Georgia did find its rhythm in the second quarter, though. The Tigers were up 10-0 in the first quarter before the Bulldogs scored 10 unanswered points.

Surprisingly, Auburn has found success in the run game, something we’ve rarely seen happen against a Kirby Smart-led defense. The Tigers have 145 yards on the ground through two quarters.

The Bulldogs haven’t been efficient on offense. Quarterback Carson Beck, who is making his first road start, threw a costly interception that led to an Auburn score.

The Tigers have out-gained Georgia 173-145 so far.

The Bulldogs elected to play conservatively at the end of the half. Georgia had the ball on its own 32 yard line with 1:18 remaining on the clock and three timeouts and chose to run the ball, instead of pushing the tempo. The drive ended with two unsuccessful pass plays.

There’s plenty of game left for Georgia to get back on track, but the Tigers won’t go away easy. The Bulldogs will receive the second-half kickoff.

 

Social media reacts: Auburn takes early lead over Georgia

DawgNation isn’t happy…

No. 1 ranked Georgia was down 10-0 to Auburn early in the first half, and Bulldogs fans weren’t happy.

While Georgia did answer with a Daijun Edwards touchdown and a field goal, the Tigers are playing their best ball of the season right now.

Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne looks like a different player than we’ve seen thus far this season. His 61-yard rush in the first quarter helped set up the Tigers first score of the game, a 27-yard field goal.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck looks uncomfortable, and understandably so, as Jordan-Hare is one of the toughest road environments in the SEC.

Beck overthrew a possible touchdown to tight end Oscar Delp and followed that with an interception that set up an Auburn touchdown by tailback Jarquez Hunter.

Auburn opened up the second half with a touchdown after Georgia fumbled.