Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs hammered Auburn in the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry 35-10.
Although UGA led 14-0 at halftime, Stetson Bennett’s first half was less than desired with 25 yards passing. However, the Georgia quarterback turned it on the second half. Bennett reeled off a 64-yard rushing touchdown to extend Georgia’s second half lead to 28-3. The Bulldogs scored 28 second-half points.
Bennett finished 22-of-32 for 208 yards. He also added 64 rushing yards and the long touchdown.
Georgia’s defense suffocated Auburn’s offense. Aside from a 62-yard touchdown catch and run by Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter, Georgia’s defense was quite dominant. Auburn quarterback Robby Ashford finished 13-of-38 for 165 yards and one touchdown. The Tigers offense recorded just 258 total yards.
Including Saturday’s win, Georgia has now won 6 straight against Auburn and 15 of the last 18. So, the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry isn’t really even a rivalry anymore.
Following the blowout win over Auburn, Smart spoke to the media.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart up now.
Smart: “I thought the atmosphere was great … I thought our crowd impacted the game. I thought our guys came out with the gameplan of strike and attack”
— Jordan D. Hill (@JordanDavisHill) October 8, 2022
Kirby Smart: “This team has proven it is resilient.” pic.twitter.com/T1Qzg1ET1w
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) October 8, 2022
Kirby Smart: “We wanted to win the line of scrimmage. I thought it took its toll in the fourth quarter.” pic.twitter.com/OmMaaEAOJm
— Marc Weiszer (@marcweiszer) October 8, 2022
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart on how satisfying the run game was: “It was good. I stil think there were inconsistencies … It was much better at the line of scrimmage”
— Jordan D. Hill (@JordanDavisHill) October 8, 2022
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart pressing early on offense: “Certainly not clicking early the way we want … When we clicked, we rolled.”
— Jordan D. Hill (@JordanDavisHill) October 8, 2022
Kirby Smart on the murder of Jefferson football player Elijah Dewitt, a close friend of Bulldog safety Malaki Starks. “Our thoughts and prayers are with that family.”
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) October 8, 2022
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart confirmed RB Kendall Milton was dealing with a groin injury but said he was not sure how serious it is
— Jordan D. Hill (@JordanDavisHill) October 8, 2022
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart: “I’m not apologizing for winning 42-10. I’m saying we have to play better … I’m proud of them. I’m happy for them, but I’m also realistic that we have to grow”
— Jordan D. Hill (@JordanDavisHill) October 8, 2022
Kirby Smart revealed that AD Mitchell has been dealing with a thumb sprain
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) October 8, 2022
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