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i saw a pic of a vender in auburn selling auburn mini helmets with orange facemasks.

i am looking for the speeches as i heard they were very emotional and a must watch..............

5 burning questions and a prediction with a Georgia reporter By Tom Green | tgreen@al.com 7-9 minutes The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry has arrived. Fresh off an SEC-opening win on the road at LSU, No. 18 Auburn (4-1, 1-0 SEC) welcomes No. 2 Georgia (5-0, 3-0) to Jordan-Hare Stadium for the 126th meeting between the longtime adversaries. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. Saturday, with the game airing on CBS. Auburn, which enters the game as a 14.5-point underdog, will be looking for its first win against Georgia since 2017. To preview this weekend’s top-25 SEC tilt, AL.com reached out to Georgia beat reporter Mike Griffith of the AJC’s Dawg Nation to answer five burning questions about the game. You can follow Griffith on Twitter (@MikeGriffith32) for all the latest news and analysis on the Bulldogs. 1. How much changes for Georgia offensively depending on who’s at quarterback between JT Daniels and Stetson Bennett, and which one do you expect to see on Saturday? Griffith: Kirby Smart has said it will be a game-time decision, and that seems likely the case after JT Daniels was held out of throwing drills on Monday. Smart has said Georgia wants to avoid re-injuring the grade one strained lat muscle — or as it’s known around here, “the same injury Dak Prescott had” in the preseason. Rest is considered an important part of the healing process. Daniels will travel and be dressed, and he would likely be available in an emergency situation. But with SEC East Division games with Kentucky and Florida on deck -- contests that will determine if Georgia returns to the SEC Championship Game for what would be the fourth time in five years -- it seems unlikely the Bulldogs will play Daniels unless he’s completely healed. Daniels’ cerebral nature and arm talent opens the playbook completely. Daniels is able to decipher defenses quickly and make adjustments at the line of scrimmage on the fly with no need to look to the sideline. Daniels’ arm talent enables him to make every throw. He was 9-of-10 passing in the first quarter against Vanderbilt -- with a dropped pass -- in his only action the past two games. Daniels has played nine of the team’s 20 quarters this season, with a QB rating in the nation’s top-five. Bennett brings a great deal more mobility, with 4.5-second speed in the 40-yard dash enabling him to scramble out of trouble and run for first downs on third-and-long situations. Bennett has improved his release and deep ball, mimicking Daniels with a high arc on his long throws down the field. Still, Bennett is more apt to throw into coverage and doesn’t seem to possess the elite field vision Daniels has shown. Georgia adapts its offensive gameplan to the defense it’s facing, one of the strengths of Todd Monken’s pro-style spread attack, which features Air Raid concepts. The recent addition of tight end Darnell Washington — a 6-7, 280-pounder — adds some versatility to the offense and should make it harder for Auburn to match up with. Washington has been out with a foot injury. Brock Bowers is more of an H-back and is often in motion. Georgia’s perimeter threats are Jermaine Burton and Adonai Mitchell, with Kearis Jackson in the slot. Demetris Robertson transferred from UGA because he couldn’t win a starting position over any of those three. The Bulldogs’ backs are more dangerous as receivers than runners, with the longest run of the season only 24 yards. It’s an efficient, though not explosive, run game. 2. Overwhelming talent aside, what has made Georgia’s defensive front so formidable this season? Griffith: It is talent, experience, depth and scheme. Jordan Davis and Devonte Wyatt could easily be playing in the NFL right now had they not decided to return for senior seasons and “unfinished business,” as they tagged on their Twitter. Georgia has another rising force, sophomore Jalen Carter, who is arguably just as effective as Davis or Wyatt. UGA defensive end Travon Walker, who had the game-sealing sack on Bo Nix two years ago, is one of the league’s more underrated players, as well. Scheme-wise, UGA has led the nation in run defense each of the past two seasons, and that has everything to do with the commitment to gap control and gap integrity, as you will notice that even when the Bulldogs pass rush, the rushers stay in their lane and do not allow for cut-back alleys. 3. Is there a positional matchup that you think Auburn can exploit against Georgia on either side of the ball? Griffith: The Bulldogs are susceptible at cornerback, if Auburn can buy enough time for their perimeter receivers to get outside and find a way to get them isolated. That’s where an effective run game comes into play, because that leads to better down-and-distance situations, which put the defense in run-pass conflict. Georgia was whistled four times for pass interference in the opener against Clemson, three of them coming on cornerbacks. South Carolina struck for more than 35 yards on four pass plays — three of them with cornerbacks in coverage. Redshirt freshman Kelee Ringo and senior Ameer Speed share the corner opposite former All-ACC cornerback and Clemson transfer Derion Kendrick, and that’s where Mike Bobo will have the bullseye painted. Georgia, of course, recognizes this and often shades with a safety — again — presuming that safety is not pulled in by play-action or moved up closer to help against the run. 4. Kirby Smart had a lot of praise for the gameday environment at Jordan-Hare Stadium. How much, if at all, do you think that home crowd will affect Georgia’s offense? Griffith: The last time the Bulldogs played in front of a hostile crowd, it was at Auburn in 2019, and the Tigers’ faithful didn’t make much noise until the fourth quarter. Former UGA QB Jake Fromm hit Dominick Blaylock deep for a quick first-quarter score and the Bulldogs’ defense dominated much of the day. That was then, and in the now, UGA will bring about half a travel roster who have not been exposed to this potentially hostile environment, particularly on offense. Georgia will need another fast start to erase the crowd, or it’s possible that Daniels or Bennett — whoever is at quarterback — will be dealing with a decibel level they have not confronted before. UGA also started a redshirt freshman center, along with a right guard and right tackle who have not experienced a hostile road setting. 5. How do you see this edition of the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry playing out, and what’s your score prediction? Griffith: Georgia’s defense can smother, and Auburn’s offensive line has not been overly impressive. Bryan Harsin and Mike Bobo can put their heads together and steal a touchdown, but it’s hard to imagine the Tigers moving the ball consistently. On the flip side, if Bennett starts Auburn has a chance to get a turnover or two and keep the game close. If it’s a healthy Daniels, the Tigers chances are slim to none. For the purposes of this article, let’s assume it’s Bennett: Georgia has moderate running success, it’ defense produces a turnover or two, and Auburn’s offensive line can’t hold up past the first quarter. Make it: Georgia 27, Auburn 10. Tom Green is an Auburn beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Tomas_Verde.

saturdaydownsouth.com If Bo Nix really is turning the corner, well, Georgia will tell us everything we need to know about that Connor O'Gara | 23 hours ago 6-8 minutes Two things can be true at the same time. One is that up until this past Saturday, it was perfectly fair to think that Bo Nix’s chances of being one of the league’s top starting quarterbacks had passed. Somewhere between watching the panicked true freshman who insisted on unnecessarily throwing on the run and the Chad Morris experience, it was natural to bail on Nix living up to that 5-star hype. The other thing that can also be true is that what Nix did in Death Valley was special. Like, more special than beating Alabama (with the aid of 2 pick-sixes from the Auburn defense) or beating Oregon at a neutral site (with the aid of Auburn’s defense shutting down Justin Herbert). Nix did his best Johnny Manziel imitation and led Auburn to its first win at LSU since 1999. So if both of those things are true, what are we to expect of Nix moving forward? Has he turned the corner? Or was LSU an out-of-body experience? We don’t have an answer to that question. We do, however, know that if Nix comes out against Georgia and looks more LSU than, um, Georgia State, then, yeah, he may have indeed turned the corner. It’s sort of like how if you’re trying to diet, the ultimate test is when you know you’re gonna drive past your favorite fast food restaurant on your way home from work. If you are indeed committed to the diet, you’ll keep driving. If you’re not, you’ll find yourself in the drive-thru ordering a double bacon cheeseburger and fries. On Saturday, Nix is going to do his best to not take a sharp left turn into the drive-thru. Old habits die hard. If there’s anyone who can force Nix into his old habits, it’s this Georgia defense, which has allowed 1 offensive touchdown all year. As in, the Georgia defense who has yet to allow an offensive touchdown this season with the first-teamers are on the field (South Carolina scored down 40-6 in the 4th quarter). As in, the Georgia defense who had Nix’s number in every way the last 2 years. With the exception of that 4th quarter rally 2 years ago in the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry, Nix has been extremely limited against the Dawgs. In those 2 games, Nix: A) Averaged 4.7 yards per pass attempt Led his team to an average of 10 points C) Had 0 pass plays of 30 yards D) Was responsible for 2 touchdowns E) All the above It’s “E.” It’s always “E.” You can blame the system or the offensive line if you want. Or you can acknowledge that while those elements didn’t exactly help Nix against Kirby Smart’s defense, his decision-making needed to be much better to win against a team of Georgia’s caliber. It’s not really a debate as to whether Nix will have to improvise against Georgia. It’s just about the decisions he makes when he does. This all-time play, which only few people in college football are physically capable of, will surely be shown during Saturday’s broadcast: Not to take anything away from that play, but Georgia’s defense doesn’t ever have 6 guys whiff on a quarterback. Jordan Davis is built differently than anyone on the LSU roster. Shoot, he’s built differently than anyone in college football. Nix said that Auburn couldn’t really simulate Davis because “there’s not many 6-6, 350-pound guys walking around.” He’s not wrong about that. There aren’t many guys like Nakobe Dean walking around, either. Ask KJ Jefferson about that. Dean and Quay Walker were Pro Football Focus’ highest-graded linebackers in America in Week 5. That was against a respected Arkansas offensive line, too. Like, a Sam Pittman-coached offensive line. Auburn, on the other hand, has had some issues up front. Nix was a wizard against LSU, but would he have needed magical abilities all night had the protection held? I mean, @SEC_StatCat had Nix charted for 13 broken tackles on plays outside of structure against LSU. Has Georgia missed 13 tackles all season? Also, Georgia State and Georgia might partially share a name, but you won’t be confusing their defensive lines anytime soon. The former, in case you forgot, gave the Tigers front everything it could handle. Shoot, even TJ Finley’s miraculous play to win it came after protection broke down. Look. Nobody is breaking any news here by saying that Auburn’s offensive line is going to have to play the game of its life to have a chance against Georgia. Even the most loyal Nix supporters can admit that if that doesn’t happen, he really doesn’t stand much of a chance to — dare I say — score multiple touchdowns against the Georgia defense. Forget scoring 2 touchdowns. UGA’s defense hasn’t allowed a point in its last 26 possessions. According to The Athletic, it has a stop rate of 93%. Go figure that Nix is facing the best defense of his career just a week removed from the best performance of his career. Ironic, to say the least. How else would this go? Rece Davis called Nix’s career a ride at the carnival. As in, not in a good way. He’s part of the traveling carnival. The one that can break down at a moment’s notice or provide the ultimate thrill. You never really know what you’re gonna get. Most people outside of Auburn might think they know what they’re gonna get from Nix against Georgia on Saturday. Maybe the ride will break down and Nix will continue to be exactly what Davis (and others) described him as. Or perhaps more exhilarating times await. Whatever the case, Nix is nearing his favorite restaurant; time will tell if he walks out of Jordan-Hare with an armful of burgers and fries.

i am surprised he did not try to sniff the statues butt just sayin.......GO RAID A LITTER BOX AND CHOKE ON ONE. sorry i had to scream that one.

that dirty bastid i would beat him with my cane until he sang me the auburn fight song.

if you pass toomers corner and pass M n J's store there is an old concrete block building down on the left that used to have bands and my mom would go dancing at. i know she had a friend was a great dancer she got my first name from which i thought was strange.

mods i have no idea where this goes or even how to move it all. i can delelte if you guys wish. i apologize for not thinking of it before hand.

do you remember the slave shacks? there were like six or so when i was a kid and i remember thinking how a family could live in something so small. my mother told me most of lafayette was one huge plantation and when you pass through the place with trees close together on each side of the road it was their drive way.

it burnt down in 36 according to the article i am reading.

was there a motel across the street? i know you turn at the caboose on 431 and hit 280 for a couple blocks and turn right?

here is another shot.............they said it was on a corner of 280 where you turn to go to auburn?

i think the area was and is still called the bottle? i put this in the football section because i was told only football fans and players know of it. grins

the pic was taken in 24 and it seems familiar. maybe golf would know since he was there back then? does anyone remember it?

al.com Auburn football fan guide for home game against Georgia By Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com 10-12 minutes This is a big one, y’all. Fresh off of their wild win at LSU, the Tigers will host the undefeated Georgia Bulldogs inside Jordan-Hare this Saturday, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. After the Tigers’ close call against Georgia State and last week’s thriller in Baton Rouge, Auburn looks to further build the momentum with their toughest test yet in head coach Brian Harsin’s first season. Several rules to slow the spread of the virus remain in place, so be sure to study them below and on the helpful Auburn Gameday website. Here’s what you can expect in Auburn this Saturday, including the 2021 COVID-19 restrictions. THE GAME! TIGER WALK: 12:30 p.m. GATES OPEN: 12:30 p.m. EAGLE FLIGHT: 2:10 p.m. KICKOFF: 2:30 p.m. TV: CBS VENUE: Jordan-Hare Stadium TICKETS: SOLD OUT It’s been a gauntlet of a three-week stretch, starting with the loss at Penn State and, yes, including a gutsy win over Georgia State at home. Last week’s win over LSU answered a lot of questions about the team’s competitive spirit and Bo Nix’s status as the team’s best playmaker under center with his incredible improvisational play. But can the Tiger offense sustain that type of play, and can Nix continue reach into his bag of tricks to elude Georgia’s dominant defense on Saturday? Kirby Smart’s squad has throttled the competition so far. The toughest test came during week one against Clemson, perhaps exposing some offensive limitations for the Bulldogs, especially considering their quarterback situation. Can Auburn’s defense make enough stops to keep Georgia in check for 60 minutes? TICKETS / STADIUM CAPACITY Tickets are sold out for the Goergia game. Jordan-Hare Stadium is allowing for full capacity during the 2021 season. FACE-COVERINGS / DISTANCING Per current Auburn University policy, face coverings (over the nose and mouth) are required inside all Auburn University buildings. Face coverings should be worn in Tiger Transit buses, elevators, the press box, and all indoor premium spaces for anyone age two or older (while not actively eating or drinking). Face shields do not meet the medical standard for a face covering. Face coverings do not have to be worn in open-air athletics venues, but the CDC does recommend mask wearing in large gatherings. PARKING & TRAFFIC Find the most up-to-date parking map here. During home games, Tiger Transit runs special routes. Buses run for four hours prior to kickoff, intermittently throughout the game and for two hours post-game to return fans to their stops. You may face delay in arriving from and returning to all locations due to pre- and post-game traffic. During the 2021 season, face coverings are required for all Tiger Transit riders. Tiger Transit also utilizes Doublemap/Transfer technology to let fans view buses in motion and the routes in real-time via internet and smartphone. Learn more. Auburn asks that fans stay aware of these ongoing construction projects: Wire Rd. and Cox Rd. N. College St. and US 280 Farmville Road between N. Donahue and N. College St. Opelika Rd. between N. Dean and East University Dr. TAILGATING Home Plate Tailgate is located in the Plainsman Park parking lot. According to the Auburn gameday website, the space is free of charge and open to the public as a tailgating destination close to the action of Jordan-Hare Stadium. The site will open four hours prior to kickoff and feature TVs for live college football game viewing and tailgate games. Once in the area, fans will have access to restrooms and tents for shade. Food and beer will be available for purchase. The Tiger Tailgate Show will again originate from the east side of Jordan-Hare Stadium three hours prior to kickoff. Coke Fan Fest is a free pre-game entertainment area located in front of the Nichols Center on Donahue Drive. It opens four hours prior to kickoff and includes inflatable games, a live DJ, TVs for live college football game viewing and more. TIGER FAN FEST Coca-Cola Tiger Fan Fest is Auburn’s free pregame interactive entertainment area located in front of the Nichols Center on Donahue Drive, just north of Auburn Arena and Jordan-Hare Stadium. Fan Fest offers fun for everyone in the family, from parents to young children. Features inflatable games for the kids and a live DJ. TIGER WALK The Tiger Walk returned for the 2021 season, with some changes. The pregame walk by team into the stadium will be slightly abbreviated this fall and include a widened walkthrough area for players as a health and safety protocol. Two hours before the start of home games, the team will unload from buses on Heisman Drive between Beard Eaves Court and S. Donahue Dr. and then proceed to the stadium, where players will enter through the Harbert Recruiting Center. The Auburn band will once again perform on the field for both pre-game and halftime. To avoid clustering in the team areas, the pregame show will originate from the south end zone instead of the south center tunnel. Aurea, War Eagle VIII, flies ahead of the Alabama-Auburn football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. (Photo by Laura Chramer)Laura Chramer EAGLE FLIGHT Auburn also announced the pregame eagle flight is back in Jordan-Hare Stadium this year. Last season, the SEC prohibited live mascots from being in the stadium and on the field, but that has been lifted this fall. Twenty minutes prior to kickoff, Auburn will hold its famed pregame eagle flight through Jordan-Hare Stadium, culminating with a midfield landing. TOOMER’S CORNER While fans are encouraged to celebrate an Auburn victory at Toomer’s Corner, university officials are asking fans to hold off for another year on the rolling the Auburn Oaks and descendants along Samford Park, according to the gameday website. STADIUM ENTRY / METAL DETECTORS Although Auburn is planning for full capacity at Jordan-Hare Stadium this season, it is not requiring proof of vaccination or proof of a recent negative COVID test for entry. Face coverings or masks will also not be required in Jordan-Hare Stadium, since it’s an open-air facility, though the CDC still recommends face coverings in large gatherings. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to avoid delays. Gates and all stadium services open two hours prior to kick-off. Pre-game begins 20 minutes prior to kick-off. Walkthrough metal detectors will be in operation for the 2021 season. The units will be placed at gates 1 and 12 that do not require individuals to empty their pockets to expedite stadium entry. These gates will be express lines for individuals without bags. Individuals with bags will need to proceed to the next closest gate. PROHIBITED ITEMS The following items are prohibited from being brought into the stadium: Artificial noise makers, cameras with lenses over four inches, non-clear bags, outside food and drink, pets, stadium seats with arms, umbrellas, video cameras, and weapons (including pocket knives). CLEAR BAG POLICY The clear bag policy will remain in effect for the 2021 football season. Fans are encouraged to bring as few items as needed into the stadium. Bags must be clear plastic and not exceed 12-inches-by-6-inches-by-12-inches. One-gallon clear resealable plastic storage bags and small clutch purses not exceeding 4.5-inches-by-6.5-inches may be permitted into the stadium. Read the full policy. CONCESSIONS All transactions for concessions, merchandise and chairback locations at Jordan-Hare Stadium will be contactless and cashless (credit cards only). Fans can even skip lines and order digitally for pickup at the stand nearest you by using your smartphone to select “CONCESSIONS” from the sidebar menu on the Auburn Athletics Official app. The dedicated pick-up window for Mobile Express orders will be available at concessions stands located behind sections 3, 28, 58, and 106. WEATHER Friday: Mostly cloudy skies with a high near 82 and a 20 percent chance of showers before 10 a.m., followed by mostly cloudy skies and an overnight low around 63. Saturday: Sunny skies with a high near 83, followed by clear skies and an overnight low around 63. Sunday: Sunny skies with a high near 83, followed by mostly clear skies and an overnight low around 63. -- The National Weather Service

i say give kirby the latest hairstyles book to distract him during the game.............

that leap over the defender still gets me. just wow...............

i am hoping worm has a huge game coming out of the backfield and catching passes. i think it is key.

Georgia vs Auburn: 5 reasons why Tigers keep it close John Shelton Thu, October 7, 2021, 11:07 AM It’s No. 2 Georgia (5-0) versus No. 18 Auburn (4-1) this Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Al. The Bulldogs, a two-touchdown favorite, roll into the Plains coming off a 37-0 win over No. 8 Arkansas and Auburn, off a 24-19 win over LSU in Baton Rouge. Former Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo is in his first season as the Tigers’ play-caller, and former Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason runs the defense as a part of a new coaching staff, which is led by first-year head coach Brian Harsin. Last year, the Dawgs won the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry 27-6, led by quarterback Stetson Bennett, who may get another shot at the Tigers if starter J.T. Daniels is, once again, unable to go. - ADVERTISEMENT - Here’s five reasons why Auburn could keep this one close: Georgia injuries Georgia wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint is taken off the field after he was injured during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Georgia is still without three receivers. Dominick Blaylock, Arian Smith and Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint have been working their way back from various minor injuries but still haven’t been able to practice full-speed. UGA coach Kirby Smart preaches a ‘no practice, no play’ mentality, so unless these guys are able to get meaningful reps on the practice fields this week, Georgia will be missing some of its star playmakers. Smart commented on the group on Tuesday. “We have a chance of getting all three. They were out there running, hitting 18-19 mph. They weren’t running full speed, but they were moving around,” Smart said on Tuesday. “Rosemy probably has the best chance, but each one of them has a chance to make it back. But they’re not taking a lot of reps. They’re hitting walk-through reps, but we’re going to see if they can clear by Thursday or Friday.” Who’s quarterback? Georgia quarterback JT Daniels (18) walks off the field after their 62 to 0 win against Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 in Nashville, Tenn. Nas Vandy Ga 038 Yes, more injury talk for the Bulldogs. Starting quarterback J.T. Daniels missed last week’s matchup with a lat injury and is still not throwing in full-motion in practice, signaling it will be likely be Stetson Bennett at signal-caller on Saturday. The system is different with Bennett in. More running, conservative play calling and short to intermediate passing will be expected. That said, Bennett has shown that he is more than capable of managing the game how the Georgia staff wants. Last week, Bennett led a Georgia offense to 30 points, while only throwing 11 total passes for 72 yards and the Dawgs proceeded to rush for 273 yards, by far a season-high. If Bennett is in and Auburn drops in coverage, look for the Bulldogs to pound the run game and rely on great defense. Bo Nix as a scrambler Oct 3, 2020; Athens, Georgia, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws the ball as he is chased by Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Nolan Smith (4) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports While it hasn’t exactly been Bo Nix’s season, the Auburn quarterback showed some impressive playmaking ability last week versus LSU, particularly outside of the pocket. Nix finished as the team’s leading rusher with 74 yards on 12 attempts, while completing 23 of 44 passes for 255 yards and that touchdown. If the Tigers want to pull off the upset, Nix must play lights-out against a Georgia defense that ranks 1st in total defense, 1st in yards per play and 1st in yards per game. Tigers at home Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) dives in for a running touchdown at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Georgia defeated Auburn 21-14. Jc Auburngeorgia 43 We all remember the ‘Prayer at Jordan-Hare’, when Georgia had the game won in 2013 and Auburn’s last second Hail Mary fell into the arms of a Tigers receiver for the game-winning touchdown. Not bringing the play up to rub it in Georgia fans’ wounds, but the point is that crazy things have happened on the Plains in this rivalry, and it wouldn’t be all that surprising to have another close game. UGA looks like the best team in the country, but if the Bulldogs get sloppy and start to buy into the hype, there is no telling what we could see on Saturday afternoon against an Auburn team that is 4th in SEC defense, while scoring 40 points per game. UGA looking ahead? Oct 31, 2020; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Kearis Jackson (10) runs with the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second half at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports The battle for the SEC East may be already decided. With Florida’s loss to Kentucky last week, it will be the Wildcats in Athens next Saturday to decide who appears in Atlanta, barring any upsets this weekend. That means another huge matchup in Athens with championship ramifications, enough to at least perk the Dawgs’ ears for what happens in Lexington Saturday night. Georgia versus Auburn, the Bulldogs’ first true road test, is set for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff on CBS. Get ready for the game! J.C. is joined by former Georgia defensive tackle Toby Johnson to reminisce, talk UGA’s defense and preview Auburn on a new episode of “UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton.” Listen here:

Nix on Georgia: 'One of the best defenses I've faced' Last Updated 19 hours ago 8-9 minutes Bo Nix (10) during the Auburn vs. Georgia game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn has one of the most difficult schedules in the nation. That much is true for the Tigers, with Top 5 opponents Georgia and Alabama remaining on the schedule and having already faced playoff-hopeful Penn State. Quarterback Bo Nix and Auburn have been put through the wringer early into the 2021 season, with night trips to Happy Valley and Death Valley — both known for their tough atmospheres to road opponents. Now, Nix and company are happy to be back home under the lights of Jordan-Hare Stadium and under the unrelenting screams and shouts of the Auburn faithful, when the Tigers host No. 2 Georgia on Saturday. “It’s just really fun to have a rivalry game like this in Jordan-Hare Stadium," Nix said. “I think that Auburn definitely compares and goes up against those other teams, the kind of traditional historical ones for being loud, I think Auburn’s right there with them.” Coming off a 37-0 thrashing of then-ranked No. 8 Arkansas, Georgia’s defense looks even more menacing than its highly-productive offense, which dropped 24 points on the Razorbacks in the first half alone. Having played a Top 5 Georgia team before, Nix is making it clear that he isn’t shying away from the fight. "One of the better teams I've faced, really in college," Nix said about Georgia. "They have one of the best defenses that I've faced, and the challenge is definitely there. But I think we're willing to accept it, play clean, compete until the final seconds, and see how the game goes from there." Georgia's defense is led by some of the biggest bodies in the SEC, with a 6-foot-3 defensive lineman being considered undersized when compared to the rest of the position's players. Led by 340-pound Jordan Davis, the Bulldog's front seven might be the best in the SEC, or arguably the entire NCAA.

Big-time prospects headed to The Plains No. 18 Auburn will take its crack at No. 2 Georgia with several ballyhooed prospects on-hand to take it in. Five-star defensive lineman Mykel Williams, a USC commit, returns for his second game of the fall. I like the way it's trending for Georgia for Williams but he has an eye on The Plains. The Tigers look like the one to beat for a couple offensive linemen in Drew Bobo and Eston Harris Jr. A massive list of touted 2023s head in including five-star star defensive lineman James Smith and five-star linebacker Drayk Bowen. People shouldn’t sleep on the Tigers for the latter. Bowen has always had a keen eye on the South and both the Tigers football and baseball programs are doing a nice job recruiting him. Auburn Undercover insider Keith Niebuhr has much more on who’s expected.

Georgia vs Auburn Prediction, Game Preview By Pete Fiutak | October 6, 2021 9:02 pm CT 3-4 minutes Georgia vs Auburn prediction, game preview, how to watch: Saturday, October 9 Georgia vs Auburn How To Watch Date: Saturday, October 9 Game Time: 3:30 ET Venue: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL How To Watch: CBS Record: Georgia (5-0), Auburn (4-1) – Sign up and live stream college football on ESPN+ – All of the CFN Fearless Predictions Georgia vs Auburn Game Preview Why Georgia Will Win The defense continues to dominate. The Bulldogs played three SEC teams, a UAB team that’s among the best in Conference USA, and Clemson – albeit a Clemson that’s a shadow of its former self – and they’re No. 1 in the nation in total defense, No. 1 in scoring denies, No. 1 in pass defense, and great in just about every other defensive category. And why? It starts with a tremendous front line that’s not getting moved even a little bit and can get behind the line on a regular basis. It stuffed Arkansas for 75 rushing yards and only allowed more than 100 yards once. Auburn was able to run well against Akron and Alabama State, and it wasn’t bad over the last three games. Now it’s going to be about whether or not Bo Nix and the passing game really can come through against an elite D. Nix was fine against LSU – and was praised a bit too much for a few key throws in the win – but he’s barely pushing past the 50% passing mark over his last four games. But … – Week 6 CFN College Football Expert Picks Why Auburn Will Win Auburn can play a little run D, too. The Tigers were leaky against Georgia State, but stoned LSU for 33 yards, stopped Penn State for 84, and come into this with the nation’s eighth-best run defense. Georgia’s offensive line has been fantastic over the last two games for a ground game that ran for over 500 yards in the wins over Vanderbilt and Arkansas. However, the O might not be able to get away with Stetson Bennett not playing a big role this week. JT Daniels is still trying to get healthy and is questionable to get back in the mix this week. Bennett is a decent veteran who was fine against Vanderbilt and completed 7-of-11 passes against Arkansas, but there weren’t any stressful plays needing to be made. If Auburn can grind this down a bit and stall the Georgia running game, it’ll take its chances with Bennett trying to push the ball down the field with the thin Dawg receiving corps. – Week 6 College Football Schedule, Predictions, Game Previews What’s Going To Happen The Georgia defense will take over once again. Auburn will be rocking, the defense will be terrific, and the energy will be enough to get up early. A Bennett pick will have something to do with that. But the Georgia lines will once again be the star, Bennett will settle in, and again, the D will lock down. The Tigers will have their chances, but the Dawgs will own the second half to get out alive. – Week 5 CFN NFL Expert Picks Georgia vs Auburn Prediction, Line Georgia 30, Auburn 16 Line: Georgia -15.5, o/u: 47 ATS Confidence out of 5: 2 Must See Rating: 4.5