Georgia holds off Auburn in close SEC matchup

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Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Georgia holds off Auburn in close SEC matchup
Summary

Georgia took on Auburn at home in Athens, Georgia, in an SEC battle on October 17, 2026. The game featured strong defensive play early on, with Auburn leading 17-10 at halftime after scoring two touchdowns. Georgia responded in the second half, taking the lead and eventually prevailing with a final score of 28-24, aided by a safety in the closing moments. The Bulldogs improved their season record to 7-0 as they enter a bye week.

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  • •Georgia trails at halftime, 17-10, but rallies in the second half.
  • •Auburn scores first with an 8-yard touchdown from Byrum Brown to Chas Nimrod.
  • •Georgia takes the lead in the third quarter with a touchdown and two field goals.
  • •The game concludes with a safety for Georgia, finalizing the score at 28-24.
  • •Georgia achieves a perfect 7-0 record with the victory.
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