Bulldogs dominant yet again with big win over Auburn
ByWSBTV.com News Staff
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Stetson Bennett #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ByWSBTV.com News Staff
In a normal year, the “Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry” produces some of the wildest, most unexpected finishes in college football history.
The second ranked Georgia Bulldogs marched down to Jordan-Hare stadium in Auburn and took care of business, downing the Tigers 34 to 10.
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Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Stetson Bennett #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: John FitzPatrick #86 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts with Adonai Mitchell #5 after a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Bo Nix #10 of the Auburn Tigers rolls out of the pocket as he is pressured by Travon Walker #44 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs converses with head coach Bryan Harsin of the Auburn Tigers during pregame warmups at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs yells to his team against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Bo Nix #10 of the Auburn Tigers fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Travon Walker #44 and Adam Anderson #19 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama . After a review, the play was overturned and ruled as intentional grounding by Nix. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Bo Nix #10 of the Auburn Tigers rolls out of the pocket as he is pressured by Travon Walker #44 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Zamir White #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after a rushing touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Stetson Bennett #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs rushes away from Colby Wooden #25 of the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Stetson Bennett #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs looks to pass against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Stetson Bennett #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Zamir White #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after rushing for a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Robert Beal Jr. #33 of the Georgia Bulldogs sacks Bo Nix #10 of the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Zamir White #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after rushing for a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: James Cook #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs rushes away from Colby Wooden #25 and Chandler Wooten #31 of the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Zamir White #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after rushing for a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Zamir White #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs rushes for a touchdown against Bydarrius Knighten #19 of the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Zamir White #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs is tackled by Tony Fair #90 of the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Bo Nix #10 of the Auburn Tigers attempts to escape pressure by Robert Beal Jr. #33 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Dan Jackson #47 of the Georgia Bulldogs tackles Shaun Shivers #8 of the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: James Cook #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs rushes against Zion Puckett #10 of the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: James Cook #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs rushes against Zion Puckett #10 of the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Zamir White #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after rushing for a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers with Stetson Bennett #13 during the second half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia v Auburn AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 09: Bo Nix #10 of the Auburn Tigers reacts after being sacked by Quay Walker #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Georgia had won 8 of the past 10 matchups and 2021 was no different. The win moves Georgia to 6-0 on the season.
Riding a stifling defense, the ‘Dawgs held Auburn to 10 points and largely kept the Tigers offense and Bo Nix out of the end zone.
On offense, Stetson Bennett got the start for Georgia at quarterback. He threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns. Ladd McConkey hauled in five catches for 135 yards and a touchdown. Zamir White had 18 carries for 79 yards and scored two touchdowns.
