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Georgia running back Nick Chubb looks to run the ball through traffic during their game against the Auburn Tigers Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at Sanford Stadium in Athens.

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Georgia running back Nick Chubb looks to run the ball through traffic during their game against the Auburn Tigers Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at Sanford Stadium in Athens.
By AJC Sports
Nov 10, 2017

Before the season, the AJC’s Jeff Schultz had Georgia’s trip to Auburn, Ala., marked as a loss.

Now, the top-ranked Bulldogs (9-0) have earned this predictions treat: Dogs win and cover.

Listen in to their "We Never Played the Game" podcast as Schultz and Channel 2 Action News sports director Zach Klein discuss the highly anticipated showdown in Auburn (along with Georgia Tech's basketball program and the Falcons' season of woes):

Georgia faces Auburn at 3:30 p.m. (CBS).

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Passing: Jake Fromm is 95 of 150 for 1,459 yards with 15 TDs and 4 INTs. Rushing: Nick Chubb has 867 yards, 157 more than Sony Michel. Receptions: Javon Wims has 24, 5 more than anyone else. Receiving yards: Terry Godwin has 422 yards. Scoring: Rodrigo Blankenship has 73 points, 19 more than anyone else. Tackles: Roquan Smith has 70, 23 more than anyone else. Sacks: Lorenzo Carter has 4. Interceptions: Dominick Sanders has 3.

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