10 Things Georgia Bulldog fans should be thankful for this year

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Nov 12, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (16) runs against Auburn Tigers defensive back Javaris Davis (31) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Auburn 13-7. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

2. The Series Lead over Auburn

Last year Georgia finally regained the series lead over Auburn. Beginning in 2006, the Bulldogs began a dominant streak against the Tigers to take the lead in the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry. Since the big upset win in 2006, Georgia is 9-2 against the Tigers.

But after Georgia started the year 5-4, the Bulldogs were double-digit underdogs to the 7-2 Tigers. Georgia was supposed to lose the lead in the series and the rivalry was supposed to go back to a tie.

However, Georgia’s defense made sure that did not happen. Auburn did not get a first down in the second half and Maurice Smith opened the third quarter with a game tying pick-six. Rodrigo Blankenship added a couple of field goals to give Georgia a two-game lead over the Auburn Tigers.

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