# Auburn Tigers Face Georgia as 18.5-Point Underdog

> Auburn Tigers set to face No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs as 18.5-point underdogs in rivalry game.
- Title: Auburn Tigers Face Georgia as 18.5-Point Underdog | Shortify
- Summary: Auburn Tigers set to face No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs as 18.5-point underdogs in rivalry game. Auburn Tigers enter Saturday's game against No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs…
- Keywords: auburn tigers, georgia bulldogs, k kirby smart, byrum brown, keshaun singleton, chris nimrod, jeremiah cobb, samford stadium, rivalry game, football, sports, Auburn
- Source: Auburn Tigers On SI — https://si.com/college/auburn/football/auburn-opens-as-massive-underdog-to-rival-georgia
- Published: 2026-10-12T23:15:00+00:00
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- Topics: auburn tigers, georgia bulldogs, k kirby smart, byrum brown, keshaun singleton, chris nimrod, jeremiah cobb, samford stadium, rivalry game, football, sports
## Auburn Tigers Prepare for Georgia
Auburn Tigers have a bye week before facing No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs in Saturday's game.
## Georgia's Championship Push
Georgia Bulldogs aim for third national championship under head coach Kirby Smart after big win against Alabama.
## Auburn's Recent Struggles
Auburn Tigers lost to Tennessee with offensive issues despite flashes of potential.
## 18.5-Point Underdog Status
Auburn is an 18.5-point underdog to Georgia as of Sunday according to oddsmakers.
## Samford Stadium Advantage
Georgia has 60-5 record under Smart at Samford Stadium where game will be played.
## Rivalry Matchup Challenge
Auburn must overcome significant odds to beat Georgia in rivalry game.
## Auburn's Passing Stats
Auburn has 1,099 passing yards with Byrum Brown throwing 7 interceptions.
## Key Receivers
Keshaun Singleton has 29 receptions for 322 yards and a touchdown while Chas Nimrod has 25 receptions for 273 yards and two touchdowns.
## Rushing Attack
Auburn's running backs have 344 yards on 81 carries with Jeremiah Cobb at 245 yards in 45 carries.
## Defensive Concerns
Rumors suggest Auburn may be without top linebacker Xavier Atkins.
## Key takeaway

Auburn Tigers enter Saturday's game against No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs as 18.5-point underdogs despite recent struggles.