Why is Auburn vs. Georgia called the “Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry?”

In what is called the “Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry,” the Auburn Tigers and Georgia Bulldogs are set to meet Saturday for the latest chapter of what is a head-to-head SEC matchup that has produced some memorable moments over the years.

Whether it’s the “Prayer at Jordan-Hare,” or the 2017 SEC Championship Game, Auburn vs. Georgia has produced some truly memorable moments and matchups for not just both fanbases, but also the SEC overall, in the history of the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry.

However, why is Auburn vs. Georgia called the “Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry,” and just how old is the rivalry between the Tigers and Bulldogs?

Why is Auburn vs. Georgia called the “Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry?”

Well, to keeps things simple, the rivalry carries that name for the exact reason that you might think. Yes, it truly is the deep south’s oldest rivalry.

A lengthy head-to-head history between the two teams, the Tigers and Bulldogs first met back in 1892 in Atlanta, GA, a game in which Auburn won by a final score of 10-0. The Tigers and Bulldogs have played in almost every year since, with only a few years being the exception for a variety of different reasons.

As for the overall history of the series, Georgia currently holds a 63-56-8 all-time advantage over Auburn head-to-head, which includes a dominant run in recent years for the two-time defending national champions. That run has included six-straight victories for the Bulldogs since the 2017 SEC Championship Game, nine of the last 10 games dating back to 2014, and 15 of the last 18 dating back to 2006.

Now set to renew the latest edition of the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry this Saturday on the Plains, will Auburn pull off the upset for their first win since 2017, or will Georgia continue their head-to-head dominance over the Tigers?