Evaluating the teams, position-by-position, for Saturday’s noon kickoff between Georgia and Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Quarterback — Auburn: The fact that Georgia has started three quarterbacks without a major injury being involved makes this an easy decision. But because Sean White could be injured again, it’s more of a tossup than Auburn fans would like. The starter at quarterback for Auburn is unknown after White suffered “another injury” Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said on his radio show this week. That’s after he had a left knee injury late in regulation of the four-overtime loss to Arkansas on October 24.

After committing nine turnovers in the first four games, the Tigers have made only one turnover in their last five.

“It’s huge,” offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee said of the Tigers’  improved ball security. “It’s why we’ve been in every game and a had a chance to win every game … That’s going to be key in these last three games. Turnovers will probably decide a lot of it.”

Running backs — Georgia: Taming the Wild Dawg tops of the list of objectives for the Auburn defense. How defensive linemen Carl Lawson and Cassanova McKinzy play against WR Terry Godwin and RB Sony Michel will likely determine the play-calling of Georgia’s offense. Their success could play a part in deciding the playing time of QB Greyson Lambert and Brice Ramsey.

McKinzy leads Auburn with four sacks and nine tackles for a loss. Lawson is back following a hip injury, but Auburn still ranks last in the SEC in total defense (430.6 yards per game) and fourth-worst in scoring defense. In last week’s 27-3 win over Kentucky, Georgia rushed for 300 yards and two touchdowns on 52 carries.

While Auburn RB Peyton Barber has 12 TDs and 828 rushing yards, some wonder if he’s developed into a top-of-the-line feature back in the SEC.

Wide receivers — Push: Georgia WR Malcolm Mitchell has been consistent all season. But between drops and injuries, WR Reggie Davis hasn’t been a reliable downfield receiver. Auburn also has consistency with WR Ricardo Louis, but not many other threats — he has more than twice as many catches as any teammate.

Offensive line — Georgia: After shuffling the unit last week, Georgia doesn’t know whether it’s found the right mix. But with talented running backs, the Bulldogs are second in the SEC in rushing at more than five yards per carry.

Defensive line — Auburn: Lawson played better against Texas A&M than Ole Miss, his first game back from injury. Malzahn explained that Lawson needed time to get in playing shape.

“He played a lot of plays the other night,” Malzahn said. “He did a good job even when he doesn’t make plays. I think he got a big hold call against him late. He’s a disruptor and I think he’ll get nothing but better the more he plays.”

Auburn’s defense played well at Texas A&M, which has an offense slightly better statistically than Georgia.

Secondary — Georgia: Overall, Auburn is plus-5 in turnover margin, but the Tigers’ pass defense is just 11th in the SEC.

The Tigers will face a Georgia defense that effectively had a shutout last week after Kentucky’s lone field goal followed a fumble recovery.

Georgia held Kentucky to 180 total yards. The Bulldogs lead the SEC and are 11th nationally in passing defense at 173.9 yards per game. They’re also seventh in the nation in red-zone defense (70 percent, 12 TDs, 5 field goals) and 11th in third-down conversions.