A look at the history and connections behind the storied Georgia-Auburn rivalry ahead of their 130th matchup on Saturday.

Maybe a visit from Cam Newton will spark Auburn’s woeful offense. Newton’s No. 2 jersey will be formally retired when the Tigers host rival and No. 10 Georgia on Saturday.

Compounding the challenge for Georgia, the Bulldogs are banged up on the offensive line, with veteran tackles Monroe Freeling (ankle) and Earnest Greene lll (back) listed as “questionable” to play on the availability report this week.

When you look at the Georgia vs Auburn matchup on paper, it probably looks like a game that shouldn't be close. An unranked Auburn team hosting the Georgia Bulldogs who are 4-1 and ranked inside the top-15.

ATHENS — Hugh Freeze said Wednesday he’s not paying attention to rumblings that he is “coaching for his job” when Auburn plays host to Georgia on Saturday. “No, I don’t pay attention to any of that,” Freeze said on the SEC coaches teleconference, when asked if he has heard rumors of his job coming under immediate fire.

Will a deeper dive into the tale of the tape show Auburn should be the favorite in front of the home crowd on Saturday?

I think that’s always great, it builds confidence and builds more energy in the stadium,” Freeze said. “We’re working hard to try and make sure those early calls on offense are ones we feel like are going to keep us moving the football and keep us in third and manageable.

After failing to score on final possessions against Oklahoma and Texas A&M, Tigers prepare for Bulldogs team that has allowed just 34 points in second halves this season.