Georgia is coming off one of their biggest regular season wins in the Kirby Smart era after beating Alabama in Tuscaloosa last weekend. Their reward for doing so is the No. 1 ranking in the AP Poll and their first rivalry matchup of the season against Auburn.
Auburn is 3-2 this season and haven't shown any signs of improvement under new head coach Alex Golesh. They however have a chance to shock the college football world on Saturday with a win in Athens.
As always, here is everything fans need to know before watching one of the oldest rivalries in all of college football.
Georgia vs Auburn final betting odds
Georgia is favored by 19.5 points over Auburn, according to the DraftKings Sportsbook. The over-under for this game is set at 49.5 points and ESPN gives Georgia a 90.5 percent chance to win this game.
Georgia was a 16.5 point favorite when this spread first opened on Sunday, but sports bettors and Vegas eventually came to the conclusion that this spread wasn't high enough so it quickly adjusted it multiple points higher.
What time do Georgia and Auburn play?
Kickoff between Georgia and Auburn is scheduled for 3:30 pm EST on Saturday, Oct. 17. This matchup will be played in Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA on Georgia's campus.
This is Georgia's fifth home game of the season and so far they have not gotten a home night game. That could change in a few weeks when they host Missouri, but the Bulldogs are running out of chances to host a night game this year.
How to watch Georgia and Auburn play
Georgia vs Auburn will air on ESPN. This game will also be available on the ESPN app and Fubo TV as well.
Georgia vs Auburn final injury report
Georgia's injury report is beginning to stack up as they sit at the halfway point of the season. One of the biggest losses Georgia learned about this week is that running back Chauncey Bowens is out vs Auburn and could miss a significant amount of time. It still isn't clear how long he will be out, but there's a chance he could be out for the season.
Fellow running back Nate Frazier however has not been on the injury report this week. That was the case all last week leading up to the Alabama game which he ultimately did not play in, so until he steps onto the field there is a chance he won't play against Auburn either.
Wide receivers Thomas Blackshear and Isiah Canion are both out once again after they missed the Alabama game last weekend too.
The newest injury for Georgia is to star defensive back KJ Bolden. He first appeared on the injury report on Wednesday where he was questionable to play vs Auburn, but on Thursday he was downgraded to doubtful before being officially ruled out on Friday.
Final Georgia vs Auburn prediction
Georgia is coming off the emotional high of winning at Alabama for the first time since 2007. This victory also marked the second win in a row against the Tide which is the first time Georgia's done that in Kirby Smart's tenure. It might be tough for Georgia to move past that game and get ready for this matchup against Auburn, so don't be surprised if UGA comes out a little sluggish.
Auburn on the other hand is fresh and ready to play after having their bye week last week. They should be healthier than Georgia and in as good of a position as possible to upset them.
Auburn however is too overmatched and Georgia will prove they have the mental strength to not let beating Alabama and climbing to No. 1 in the AP Poll get to their heads. They will start fast against Auburn on both sides of the ball and cruise to an easy victory and head into their bye week a perfect 7-0.
Prediction: Georgia 41, Auburn 17
Game odds adust periodically and are subject to change.
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