# Georgia and Auburn college football rivalry

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/georgia-and-auburn-college-football-rivalry
> Updated: 2026-10-16T18:00:01.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 2.

The University of Georgia and Auburn University are preparing for their upcoming matchup at Sanford Stadium. The rivalry is highlighted by Georgia’s current nine-game winning streak and a recent recruiting shift, where Georgia secured a commitment from high school cornerback Nash Johnson III after he flipped his commitment from Auburn.

Following a bye week, Auburn is focusing on team maturity and addressing defensive challenges. The Tigers face significant hurdles, including protecting quarterback Byrum Brown against Georgia’s pass rush and managing a linebacker corps missing star player Xavier Atkins, with sophomore Elijah Melendez expected to step into a larger role.

As the matchup approaches, No. 1 Georgia enters the game undefeated and led by quarterback Gunner Stockton. The Bulldogs are considered heavy favorites against an Auburn team seeking a signature win to maintain relevance in conference play.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Tennessee football upsets No. 6 Alabama 26-10

No. 14 Tennessee upset No. 6 Alabama 26-10 at Neyland Stadium, led by DeSean Bishop’s 159 rushing yards. The loss marks Alabama’s first consecutive regular-season defeats since 2007.

27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/auburn-tigers-prepare-to-face-no-1-georgia-bulldogs

### 2026-10-14: Georgia and Auburn prepare for Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry

Georgia and Auburn prepare for their storied football rivalry as Georgia secures a key recruiting flip from the Tigers just days before their matchup at Sanford Stadium.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/georgia-and-auburn-prepare-for-deep-souths-oldest-rivalry

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