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In-game replay: Javon Wims wins jump ball, puts UGA up 14-0

November 12, 2016, Athens: Georgia wide receiver Javon Wims catches a long pass against Auburn during the first quarter that was negated by a Georgia penalty in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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November 12, 2016, Athens: Georgia wide receiver Javon Wims catches a long pass against Auburn during the first quarter that was negated by a Georgia penalty in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
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Oct 28, 2017

UGA has all the momentum so far.

After an easy first drive capped by a Nick Chubb touchdown, the Bulldogs took advantage of an interception.

Javon Wims won a jump ball, giving Georgia a two touchdown lead.

That’s a catch that might be remembered for a while.

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