5 interesting facts about the Georgia vs. Auburn rivalry ahead of Week 6 CFB Matchup

The Georgia Bulldogs and Auburn Tigers renew their rivalry in an SEC showdown in Week 6 of the 2024 college football season. Both teams are coming off losses in Week 5 and will be aiming for a statement win at Sanford Stadium.

Let's examine some interesting facts about the rivalry and the odds for the 2024 edition.

5 interesting facts about the Georgia vs. Auburn rivalry

Here are some noteworthy facts about the rivalry:

1. Auburn won the first game

The first game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Auburn Tigers was played on Feb. 20, 1892, at a neutral venue. The Auburn Tigers won the game 10-0.

2. Georgia is on a major winning streak

The Georgia Bulldogs come into the 2024 game on a seven-game winning streak. They last lost to the Tigers in an away game on Nov. 11, 2017.

Since then, they've dominated the rivalry, winning three home games, three away games and one game at a neutral venue.

3. Georgia has a negative home record against Auburn

These days, the Georgia Bulldogs football team is arguably the most consistent in the country. However, there was a time when the Auburn Tigers routinely came to their stadium and won.

So, despite the Bulldogs last losing a home game to Auburn in 2005, they are still 16-17 at home to the Tigers. A win in 2024 will even the score.

4. Biggest margin of victory

The Auburn Tigers' 44-0 annihilation of the Bulldogs on Nov. 30, 1900, is the biggest margin of victory in the series. The game was played at a neutral venue and remains the biggest beatdown in the series' history more than a century later.

5. Most recent neutral game?

The most recent neutral game between the Bulldogs and Tigers was played on Dec. 2, 2017. The Bulldogs won 28-7, less than a month after Auburn's last win over Georgia.

Georgia vs. Auburn football Head-to-Head

The Georgia Bulldogs and Auburn Tigers have faced off 128 times. The Bulldogs have won 64 games, while the Tigers have 56 wins. Eight of the matchups have ended in a tie.

Notable records in the Georgia vs. Auburn Football Series

The Georgia Bulldogs have won nine of the past 10 games against the Auburn Tigers, improving their conference record to 45-41-4 against their rivals.

No matter the amount of dominance Georgia displays in modern times, the Tigers will always hold the distinction of being the first winner in a game between the programs.

When was the last time Georgia defeated Auburn?

The last time the Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Auburn Tigers was on Sept. 30, 2023, at Auburn. The game was close, as the Bulldogs won 27-20.

When was the last time Auburn defeated Georgia?

The last time the Tigers beat the Bulldogs was in 2017. The game ended 40-17 in favor of Auburn, and nothing has been the same since, with the Bulldogs racking up seven straight wins.

Who is favored in Georgia vs. Auburn?

The Georgia Bulldogs are heavy favorites for their Week 6 game against the Auburn Tigers. FanDuel Sportsbook has the Bulldogs as a 23.5-point favorite against the Tigers.

Furthermore, FanDuel has listed the total at 52.5 points for the contest. Georgia's moneyline odds are at -2800, and Auburn's are at +1160 to win outright.