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Georgia Overcomes Early Struggles vs. Auburn to Stay on Track for Alabama Showdown

With two straight red zone stops early, it looked like No. 24 Auburn might rain on No. 5 Georgia's playoff parade the way it did a year ago at Jordan-Hare Stadium. But with a 27–10 win on Saturday night in Athens, the Bulldogs stayed on the heels of the primary College Football Playoff contenders and once again relied on their running game to escape a closer than expected game.

Sophomore running back D'Andre Swift dominated for the third straight game, taking the Bulldog offense to another level. He recorded a career-high 186 yards on 17 carries with one touchdown, including a 77-yard touchdown run that ensured there would be no frantic rally from the visitors.