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Georgia Bulldogs Dominate Auburn Tigers: A Comprehensive Victory at Sanford Stadium

The Georgia Bulldogs improved their season record to 4-1 with a commanding 31-13 victory over the Auburn Tigers, who now sit at 2-4. This win, witnessed by a crowd of 93,033 at Sanford Stadium, showcased the Bulldogs' prowess on both sides of the ball.


Oct 5, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) passes against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Game Highlights


The Bulldogs' offense was in fine form, amassing a total of 381 yards. Quarterback Carson Beck led the charge with an impressive performance, completing 79 percent of his passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns. His precision passing played a crucial role in maintaining Georgia's offensive momentum throughout the game.


On the ground, running back Trevor Etienne was unstoppable. He rushed for 88 yards on 16 carries, finding the end zone twice and averaging an impressive 5.5 yards per carry. His longest run of the day stretched for 23 yards, highlighting his explosive potential every time he touched the ball.


Oct 5, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Trevor Etienne (1) delivers a straight arm to Auburn Tigers safety Sylvester Smith (19) during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Georgia's defense was equally dominant, recording three sacks and five tackles for loss against Auburn's offense. The defensive line made their presence felt in Auburn's backfield all game long. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins stood out with two sacks and two tackles for loss, contributing significantly to limiting Auburn to just thirteen points.


Special Teams Excellence


Peyton Woodring contributed to Georgia’s scoring efforts with perfect execution on special teams; he successfully converted all four extra-point attempts and nailed a critical field goal from 47 yards out – his only attempt of the game but one that showcased his reliability when called upon.


Oct 5, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Joenel Aguero (8) tackles Auburn Tigers wide receiver Robert Lewis (14) during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Looking Ahead


The Georgia Bulldogs will next face Mississippi State Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 12th at 4:15 PM EDT. Fans can catch this matchup live on SEC Network or via satellite channel number:611 as both teams vie for supremacy in what promises to be an exciting contest between these formidable opponents.

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