GAME PREVIEW: Auburn @ #2 Georgia
Auburn is playing its first road game of the season against Georgia. The Tigers are 30-point underdogs. Bryan Harsin's team has struggled to find its form after the first 20 minutes. Last week they blew a 17-0 lead to LSU. If they lose today, it will be a clear sign that HARSin is not keeping his team competitive.
Georgia's offense has sputtered recently. Stetson Bennett has become a Heisman candidate with his early-season performance. Brock Bowers is one of the most terrifying players in the country at tight end. Kenny McIntosh is the leading receiver. Kendall Milton is leading rusher with four scores and a 6.0 ypc average on 45 attempts. Daijun Edwards will rotate in evenly with Milton. Auburn's defense is playing well. They were taken to the wire by Missouri. Georgia and Auburn are playing each other on Saturday. The game will be played in Atlanta.
After last week's performance, Auburn's offense is not going to be as effective as it was last time. The team's main problem is turnovers. It might be the last game that Bryan Harsin calls for the Tigers. Georgia might have the best defense in the country. Georgia is the team that won the game last year. Auburn lost the previous game. They lost because of two interceptions. Their last two turnovers were on trick plays.
Georgia leads the all-time series 62-56-1. Auburn hasn't won in Athens since 2005.
Auburn lost a 17-0 lead to LSU last week. Georgia came from behind to beat Missouri 26-22.
Kenny McIntosh is going to have about 8-10 rushing attempts and several receptions.
Auburn needs to win the turnover game by a lot to have a chance against Georgia. The Tigers need a defensive score, a special teams snafu, and a couple of short fields to be able to put up points on Georgia's defense. Georgia has the talent gap and Auburn has to overcome that canyon. Georgia wants to drive and drive, but Auburn can't let them do that.
Auburn needs to win the turnover game by a lot to have a chance against Georgia. The Tigers need a defensive score, a special teams snafu and a couple of short fields to be able to put up points on Georgia's defense. Anders Carlson needs him to channel his older brother today.
