Photos: Georgia dominates Auburn in home opener

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Photos: Georgia dominates Auburn in home opener

Georgia defeated Auburn 27-6 in its 2020 home opener on Oct. 3, 2020. The game was the latest in the renewal of the Deep South's oldest rivalry in college football.

Big win for the Dogs: Georgia coach Kirby Smart (right) gives a fist bump to Auburn coach Gus Malzahn after Saturday's 27-6 UGA victory in Athens.

Georgia receiver Kearis Jackson celebrates after the game. Jackson had nine catches for 147 yards in the victory.

Kearis Jackson reacts after one of his nine catches -- a 49-yarder in the second quarter.

Stout defense from the Dogs: Georgia defenders pile on Auburn quarterback Bo Nix for no gain during the first quarter of Saturday's game in Athens. Georgia kept Auburn out of the end zone and only allowed a pair of field goals in the 27-6 victory.

Georgia linebacker Adam Anderson levels Auburn quarterback Bo Nix on a key defensive play in the fourth quarter.

Georgia linebacker Azeez Ojulari reacts to sacking Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (bottom left) for a loss during the third quarter.

Georgia DB Mark Webb intercepts a pass intended for Auburn wide receiver Anthony Schwartz in the third quarter.

Georgia scores first: Running back Zamir White (3) scores the Bulldogs' first touchdown in Saturday's game against Auburn at Sanford Stadium in Athens.

Bulldogs receiver George Pickens celebrates his touchdown catch in the second quarter of Saturday's game against Auburn.

Bulldogs starting QB Stetson Bennett, who connected with Pickens for the second-quarter TD, celebrates after Zamir White's short TD run which gave UGA a 24-0 lead.

Stetson Bennett hands off to Zamir White for the 1-yard touchdown run, White's second TD of the game.

Zamir White finished with 88 yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns in the victory.

Georgia QB Stetson Bennett finished with 240 yards passing and the touchdown to George Pickens in the victory.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart gives QB Stetson Bennett a pat on the helmet during a moment on the sideline.

Georgia defenders Nolan Smith (from left), Jordan Davis, and Malik Herring take down Auburn quarterback Bo Nix for no gain.

Georgia defensive back DJ Daniel defends on a pass attempt to Auburn's Seth Williams during the first half.

Fans cheer on the Dogs at Sanford Stadium Saturday.

Georgia players run on to the field before Saturday's game at Sanford Stadium.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart gets the team ready prior to Saturday's game against Auburn at Sanford Stadium.

Georgia fans cheer on the Dogs during warmups prior to Saturday's game against Auburn at Sanford Stadium. It's the home opener for the Bulldogs, who won their season opener at Arkansas.

Georgia fans painted with “sic’em” cheer on their team before Saturday's game against Auburn.

A few fans enter Sanford Stadium early before Saturday's Georgia-Auburn game. The game is the latest in the renewal of the Deep South's oldest rivalry in college football.

Georgia fans Rod Carnes (left) and son Colin mask up as they arrive in Sanford Stadium Saturday.

Georgia director of athletics Greg McGarity waves to fans entering Sanford Stadium prior to Saturday's game against Auburn.

A few masked and socially distanced fans take their seats in Sanford Stadium before Saturday's game.

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Credit: Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Big win for the Dogs: Georgia coach Kirby Smart (right) gives a fist bump to Auburn coach Gus Malzahn after Saturday's 27-6 UGA victory in Athens.

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