The Georgia Bulldogs have finally gotten the signature win of the Kirby Smart era. Led by their defense, Georgia's offense managed to do just enough to get a 13-7 victory over the #9 Auburn Tigers.
Auburn needed to win to set up a winner-take-all, de facto SEC West championship game against Alabama on Thanksgiving weekend, but instead will fall completely out of the College Football Playoff race. Alabama has also clinched the SEC West as a result of Auburn's loss.
In the first half of this game, Auburn was in total control. A 15-play drive at the end of the first quarter set up a three-yard touchdown run from Kerryon Johnson, giving the Tigers a 7-0. That was the way it would stay for the rest of the first half with neither offense being able to really gain any momentum.
The second half was a different story. On Auburn's first drive, quarterback Sean White threw an interception to Maurice Smith, who returned it 34 yards for a touchdown to tie the game.
Upset brewing in Athens? Georgia is tied 7-7 with #9 Auburn going into the 4th quarter because of this pick-six! #UpsetAlert #AUBvsUGA pic.twitter.com/moaejoi0jy
— Chat Sports (@ChatSports) November 12, 2016
Auburn's offense was completely stagnant after that. They went three-and-out on each of their next five drives, while Georgia managed to get two field goals in the fourth quarter to take a 13-7 advantage. Auburn got the ball back with two and a half minutes left, but again, failed to pick up a single first down for the sixth straight drive.
In second half, Georgia's defense held Auburn to just 32 total yards, including just 164 yards and a measly 37 passing yards for the game. UGA's offense was led by Nick Chubb, who rushed for 100 yards on 23 carries.
Georgia improves to 6-4 on the season with the win, making them bowl eligible. They will host Louisiana-Lafayette and in-state rival Georgia Tech to close the season.
For Auburn, who drops to 7-3 on the year, will host Alabama A&M before their regular season finale against Alabama.
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