The Georgia Bulldogs are moving to 5-0 after escaping with a 27-20 road win at Auburn.
Auburn capitalized on a pair of Georgia turnovers (a Carson Beck interception and a Oscar Delp fumble) to score 14 points off turnovers. The Tigers opened up a 10-0 first quarter lead before Georgia tied it up going into halftime. The Tigers rushed for 219 yards on Georgia’s defense.
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Georgia tight end Brock Bowers hauled in seven catches for 148 receiving yards and a touchdown in the second half. Bowers and Beck helped power Georgia’s comeback. Carson Beck finished with 313 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception in his first career road start. Beck was steady and confident in clutch situations.
Georgia freshman kicker Peyton Woodring make two field goals to help the Bulldogs stay in the game.
Defensively, Georgia held Auburn to only 88 passing yards. The Dawgs have to improve their run defense. Georgia safety Malaki Starks made the game-sealing interception in the fourth quarter.
Let’s take a look at the top photos and moments from the Georgia-Auburn game.
Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs after a catch during the third quarter as…Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) throws a pass against the Auburn Tigers during the first…Sep 30, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Daijun Edwards (30) runs the ball…Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) runs the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Georgia Bulldogs…UGA XI, whose name is Boom walks along the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the…AUBURN, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 30: Jarquez Hunter #27 of the Auburn Tigers rushes against Chaz Chambliss…AUBURN, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 30: Jamon Dumas-Johnson #10 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after a defensive…AUBURN, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 30: Rara Thomas #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs is tackled by Kayin…AUBURN, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 30: Dominic Lovett #6 of the Georgia Bulldogs is tackled as he…Sep 30, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart shouts to his players…AUBURN, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 30: Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs pulls in this reception…AUBURN, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 30: Brock Bowers #19 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after scoring the…AUBURN, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 30: Malaki Starks #24 of the Georgia Bulldogs intercepts a pass intended…Georgia Bulldogs running back Daijun Edwards (30) celebrates his touchdown run during the third quarter as…AUBURN, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 30: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs converses with head…AUBURN, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 30: Carson Beck #15 and Warren Brinson #97of the Georgia Bulldogs react…AUBURN, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 30: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after their…AUBURN, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 30: Malaki Starks #24 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates with teammates after…Sep 30, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Javon Bullard (22) closes in on…Sep 30, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart takes to the field…
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