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Auburn Football Practice Report Tigers practice for 65 minutes, putting finishing touches on game plan for Georgia

Nov. 12, 2009

Auburn, Ala. - The 25th-ranked Auburn football team wrapped up its final full practice of the week with a 65-minute session Thursday afternoon behind the Auburn Athletic Complex.

Practicing under sunny skies and in cool, crisp temperatures, the Tigers touched on all phases of their game plan for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Although the Tigers are preparing for their 11th consecutive game, head coach Gene Chizik has noticed his team understands the importance of the series with Georgia.

"They definitely have pep in their step, but to be honest they have been that way all year," Chizik said. "This game is obviously a great rivalry and we have a lot of kids from Georgia on our roster so they will be very excited for the game. They are coming in and watching film. They are into it and will be excited Saturday night. I am not going to say that they have a completely different personality because they have been excited to play every week, but this one will certainly be fun for them."

Saturday's game will be the 113th meeting between the Tigers and Bulldogs, which is the oldest rivalry in the Deep South. Although Auburn holds a two-game edge in the overall series history, with a 53-51-8 record, Georgia has won the last three meetings.

"Georgia is going to be a great challenge," Chizik added. "This game through the years has been one of those games that always seems to go back and forth. It is the kind of game that is a lot of fun to play in. It is just a great rivalry, so we have our work cut out for us. Georgia is a great team and we will have to play really well Saturday at their place."

Auburn (7-3, 3-3 SEC) and Georgia (5-3, 3-3 SEC) are slated for a 6 p.m. CT kickoff from Sanford Stadium in Athens. The game will be televised nationally be ESPN2.