Five reasons why Auburn could struggle with Georgia on Saturday
Auburn will face its toughest test to date on Saturday when it battles No. 1 Georgia in the renewal of the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry.
The 131st edition of the Deep South's oldest rivalry is set for Saturday when the Auburn Tigers take on the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Georgia has dominated this series in recent years, winning nine consecutive games and currently holds a 10-game lead over Auburn. Five factors could make Saturday's game challenging for Auburn:
1. Xavier Atkins, a key defensive piece, is suspended for the Georgia game and his availability remains uncertain.
2. Georgia's offense is formidable, ranking first in the nation in points scored per game (46.2) and leading all SEC teams in points allowed (14.0).
3. Quarterback Byrum Brown may have difficulty against Georgia's defense, which ranks sixth in the conference in passing yards allowed per game (186) and has recorded 17 sacks this season.
4. Georgia's balanced attack, which generates 211.8 rushing yards and 263 passing yards per game, will test Auburn's defense in multiple areas.
5. Auburn will need to exploit any weaknesses in Georgia's defense and keep the Bulldogs from scoring, as they have shown no signs of slowing down this season, recently defeating Alabama by three points.
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