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Georgia-Auburn Rivalry: Tradition Faces Scheduling Changes

7/17/2025

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The fierce Georgia-Auburn rivalry, dubbed "Deep South's Oldest Rivalry," ignited in 1892 and has gifted fans unforgettable moments like "The Prayer at Jordan-Hare." With Georgia holding a 65-56-8 lead, their dominance since 2006 (17-3) is undeniable. Both Auburn's Keldric Faulk and Georgia's Kirby Smart stress the need to preserve this cherished tradition despite looming scheduling shifts.

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The fierce Georgia-Auburn rivalry, dubbed "Deep South's Oldest Rivalry," ignited in 1892 and has gifted fans unforgettable moments like "The Prayer at Jordan-Hare." With Georgia holding a 65-56-8 lead, their dominance since 2006 (17-3) is undeniable. Both Auburn's Keldric Faulk and Georgia's Kirby Smart stress the need to preserve this cherished tradition despite looming scheduling shifts.