Two years ago, the top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs traveled to an unranked Auburn and quickly found themselves down 10-0 before eventually rallying for a 27-20 triumph that was decided on a 40-yard touchdown pass from Carson Beck to Brock Bowers with 2:52 remaining.
The Bulldogs were not only able to conquer the Tigers but the hostile atmosphere at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
“It’s a pretty crazy environment,” Bulldogs senior cornerback Daylen Everette said Monday during a news conference. “It was a great experience two years ago, because their fans got really loud. It’s probably going to be the same this week, or maybe a little more.”
It will be louder.
The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry will stage its 130th meeting this Saturday, and it will be the first evening kickoff (7:30 Eastern on ABC) this series has experienced in Auburn since 2012. For those familiar with the history of this pairing, things can get very strange after dark inside Jordan-Hare.