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Live blog: Auburn falls to Georgia in Athens

Following a win at home, No. 24 Auburn travels to Athens to take on No. 5 Georgia.

Seth Williams (18) runs onto the field during Auburn Football vs. Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Athens, Ga.
Seth Williams (18) runs onto the field during Auburn Football vs. Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Athens, Ga.

Following a win at home, No. 24 Auburn travels to Athens to take on No. 5 Georgia.

Follow along here as The Plainsman sports staff keeps you updated during Auburn's matchup against the Bulldogs. We'll keep you posted on scores, news, injuries and analysis.


Fourth Quarter: 

FINAL: Georgia  27, Auburn 10

Auburn defense gives up 516 total yards Including 229 from D’Andre Swift

3:25 4Q - UGA is unable to convert and Blankenship is on to attempt a 31-yard FG attempt

Blankenship fakes the FG and throws it to an open Nauta in the endzone who cant quite reach out and secure the ball.

5:42 4Q - Fields tries to scramble but is wrapped up and sacked for a loss of 16 yards.

6:00 4Q - Fields' pass is overthrown but a pass interference by Smoke Monday pushes UGA towards the goal line.

8:00 4Q - Justyn Fields finds Ridley wide open for 19 yards. Bulldogs on the AU 17

9:17 4Q - Auburn just cant stop the run, Holyfield carries it for 17 yards. He's got 89 yards on 14 carries on the day.

10:40 4Q - Holyfield takes the direct snap for a UGA first down. Georgia on their own 40.

12:02 4Q - Third string RB, Brian Herrion carries for seven yards

12:24 4Q - Stidhams pass to Seth Williams is incomplete and its a three and out for the Tigers.

13:40 4Q - Whitlow is swallowed by a swarm of Bulldogs for a loss of five yards.

14:08 4Q - And just like that, UGA extends its lead. D"Andre Swift takes it to the house 77 yards for the Georgia TOUCHDOWN. Blankenship's XP is GOOD

Georgia 27 - Auburn 10

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Third Quarter:

END OF 3Q: No points scored on either side in quarter no. 3 but Auburn cant be very happy with its offensive production in the last few drives.

D'Andre Swift is torching the Auburn defense just about every time he touches the ball. The sophomore has 19 total touches for 149 yards

0:27 3Q - The screen pass to Whitlow gains a yard  but once again, Auburn isnt able to get much going.

0:35 3Q - Pressure gets to Stidham and he has to throw it away. 3rd and 7 upcoming.

1:34 3Q - Whitlow powers through and carries it for 5 yards, chains moved.

3:05 3Q - Seth Williams snags Stidham's pass for 12 yards and the Auburn first down.

3:12 3Q: Fans in Sanford Stadium erupt and Gus Malzahn is forced to call a timeout.

4:00 3Q - Camarda with an impressive punt that is grabbed at the one yard line. Auburn will have to start in their own endzone.

4:11 3Q - Fromm's pass is incomplete and Camarda is on to punt, Ryan Davis back deep.

4:38 3Q - Holyfield this time, 10 yard gain. Auburn having a real hard time stopping the Georgia RB's

6:12 3Q - Tell me if you've heard this one before: Swift breaks free for another large gain, this one for 17

7:31 3Q - Stidham tries to scramble on 3rd and 9, gets about a yard. Siposs on to punt. Auburn unable to capitalize on clutch INT from Jamel Dean.

9:00 3Q - Shivers finds space on the handoff and runs around the left end for a big 30 yard gain.

9:36 3Q - Jamel Dean comes up big and intercepts Fromm's pass. Auburn will get the ball back on the 19 yard line. Play is under review

10:06 3Q - Swift again, this time for 11 yards. 1st and 10 for UGA on the 24 yard line

10:38 3Q - Swift evades tackles in space and moves the chains

10:38 3Q - 3rd and 2 and a false start pushes them back 5 yards

11:38 3Q - Fromm finds Mecole Hardman for a big, 32-yard gain. Chains moved.

11:38 3Q - An illegal substitution penalty pushes UGA back and it's 3rd and 16 on the 20

12:34 3Q - Stidham's errant pass to Slayton is incomplete and it's a three and out for the Tigers.

13:06 3Q - Shaun Shivers makes an appearance and rushes it for 7 yards

13:20 3Q - Auburn will start their first 2nd half drive at about midfield

13:50 3Q - Fromm scrambles but is unable to get the first down. 4th and 3 upcoming. Nick Coe down injured on the field for the Tigers

15:00 3Q - Holyfield gets nothing on the first play of the 2nd half.


Second Quarter:

HALF: UGA has a 10-point lead led by 86 all-purpose yards from D'Andre Swift. Fromm is 10-13 for 148 and 2 TD's.

For Auburn, Stidham is 12-17 for 108 yards, 60 of those going to senior Ryan Davis.

UGA dominating the Tigers in time of possession, 20:02 to 9:37

0:29 2Q - 4th and 2 and From finds Godwin on a slant route who takes it all the way in for a 38-yard UGA TOUCHDOWN. Blankenship's XP is GOOD.

UGA extends its lead, 20-10

1:12 2Q - Swift is tripped up short of the first down. 4th and 2 for the Dawgs, Smart calls timeout for UGA.

2:00 2Q - Delayed handoff to Swift and the Auburn D is gashed for 24 yards.

2:13 2Q - Facing 3rd and 2, Stidham's pass bounces off the hands of Whitlow and Siposs is on to punt for the Tigers

2:45 2Q - Stidham finds Davis for an 8-yard gain.

2:53 2Q - 3rd and 4 and Fromm slings it to Tyler Simmons for a 14 yard TOUCHDOWN. UGA's first of the evening.

Georgia takes a 14-10 lead with just under three minutes remaining in the half.

5:12 2Q - Herrion evades a tackle and takes the rush 14 yards to the Auburn 20

6:29 2Q - Swift takes the direct snap 15 yards and UGA reaches the Auburn 35 yard line

7:48 2Q - Mecole Hardman takes it out of the endzone and returns it all the way to the UGA 40. Bulldogs starting with excellent field position.

7:56 2Q - On 3rd and goal Stidham's pass to Seth Williams is incomplete. Freshman Anders Carlson on to kick the FG for Auburn-- his 27 yarder is GOOD.

Auburn extends its lead 10-6

8:56 2Q - Slayton reaches out and snags a pass to move the chains for the Tigers.

9:40 2Q - Stidham to Davis for another short pass, 10 yard gain.

9:55 2Q - Stidham throws it up to Darius Slayton, incomplete. A pass interference penalty is called and Auburn has 1st and 10 on the Georgia 31. 

10:38 2Q - Stidham scrambles and finds the speedster Schwartz for 20 yards.

11:10 2Q - Whitlow is stopped for only 2 yards and Auburn faces 3rd and 8

12:22 2Q - Fromm keeper and he is stopped just short of the goal line. Blankenship on to kick for the Dawgs. The 20-yard attempt is GOOD.

Auburn 7 - Georgia 6

12:49 2Q - Swift carries for 3 yards and UGA will face 3rd and goal on the 3.

Targeting penalty is upheld and Big Kat Bryant has been suspended for Auburn. 1st down UGA.

13:55 2Q - Fromm is sacked but a targeting penalty is called. Play is under review.

14:24 2Q - A one yard run and an unsuccessful pass leave UGA at 3rd and goal on the 9.

15:00 2Q - Fields carries for a few yards and converts the UGA 3rd and 1. UGA has 1st and goal on the 10.


First Quarter:

END OF 1Q: Both offenses clicking thus far. Auburn once again in the redzone as they trail 7-3

Holyfield with 5 carries for 40 yards for UGA

Stidham is 7-7 for 55 yards for the Tigers

0:31 1Q - Mecole Hardman evades a tackle and goes for 7 yards before fumbling out of bounds

1:40 1Q - Another 3rd down conversion as Fromm finds Godwin for 19 yards. UGA on the Auburn 22

3:18 1Q - on 3rd and 8 Fromm finds Swift WIDE open. The play gashes the Auburn D for 25 yards

4:29 1Q - Big Kat Bryant stuffs D'Andre Swift and the UGA back gains only one yard

4:40 1Q - A little trickery from Gus Malzahn. RB Jatarvious Whitlow throws a 16 yard TOUCHDOWN to John Shenker. Carlson's XP is GOOD.

Auburn takes a 7-3 lead

5:44 1Q - Ryan Davis with two receptions in a row for Auburn and after a UGA facemask penalty, Auburn now has 1st down on the Auburn 16

6:10 1Q - Stidham on the QB keeper on 2nd and 1. First down on the UGA 49

7:04 1Q - Whitlow somehow finds a hole and rushes for 14 yards.

7:35 1Q - After Fromm's incomplete pass to Nauta, Blankenship will attempt a 24 yarder-- it's GOOD. Auburn defense does a fantastic job holding UGA to just a field goal.

Georgia 3, Auburn 0

7:50 1Q - Backup QB Justyn Fields comes in and is immediately sacked for 4 yards. 3rd and 8 upcoming

8:34 1Q- Holyfield is hit for a loss 2 by Derrick Brown

8:52 1Q - A pass interference call on Jamel Dean pushes UGA forward. 1st and goal on the 2 for the Dawgs.

9:18 1Q - Holyfield bounces it outside for a big, 22 yard gain. UGA now in the redzone

10:35 1Q - Fromm finds Godwin wide open for a 25 yard gain. UGA now on the Auburn 42.

12:10 1Q Holyfield starts the Dawgs off strong, 11 yard gain for the College Park native

12:52 1Q - Stidham scrambles on 3rd and 20 and is stopped about 13 yards short. Siposs on to punt for Auburn. UGA will take over on the 11 yard line.

14:22 D'andre Walker tackles Whitlow for a loss of six.

15:00 1Q - Stidham starts the game off with a Ryan Davis 10 yard screen pass.


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