Carson Beck, Top Georgia vs. Auburn Players to Watch – Week 5

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 24, 2023

One of the best wideouts in college football will be on show when Brock Bowers and the Georgia Bulldogs (4-0) visit the Auburn Tigers (3-1) on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Last time out, the Bulldogs took down the Ball State Cardinals, 45-3. In their most recent outing, the Tigers took on the Texas A&M Aggies and lost by a final score of 27-10.

Last time out for the Bulldogs, Carson Beck finished with 22 completions on 32 attempts (68.8%) for 338 yards, tossing three touchdowns plus one rushing touchdown. Daijun Edwards carried the ball 12 times for 66 yards and two touchdowns. Bowers snagged nine passes for 121 yards with two touchdowns.

In the Tigers’ last game, Payton Thorne threw for 44 yards on 6-12 passing (50.0%). Brian Battie rushed for 59 yards on eight attempts. He also hauled in two receptions for 23 yards. Shane Hooks gained 18 yards on three receptions.

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Georgia Players to Watch

  • This year, Beck has recorded 1,184 passing yards (296 yards per game) while completing 93 of 128 passes (72.7% completion percentage), with six touchdowns and one interception.
  • Edwards has rushed for a team-leading 184 yards on 32 carries (92 yards per game) while scoring three touchdowns.
  • Kendall Milton has 96 yards on 23 carries (32 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
  • Bowers has reeled in 22 passes for a team-best 255 yards while scoring two touchdowns. He averages 63.8 yards per game.
  • Marcus Rosemy has hauled in 11 catches for 182 yards (60.7 yards per game) and one touchdown.
  • Dominic Lovett has caught 17 passes for 169 yards, averaging 42.3 yards per game this year.

Auburn Players to Watch

  • Thorne leads his team with 561 passing yards (140.3 per game) and has a 65.3% completion percentage (49-of-75), throwing four touchdown passes and three interceptions. He also has 106 rushing yards on 33 carries (with two touchdowns), averaging 26.5 yards per game.
  • Jarquez Hunter has rushed for a team-high 143 yards on 31 attempts (47.7 yards per game) and one touchdown.
  • Damari Alston has 131 yards on 26 carries (32.8 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
  • This season Jay Fair has 15 receptions for a team-high 184 receiving yards (46 per game) and two touchdowns.
  • Hooks has added eight catches for 106 yards and one touchdown this year. He puts up 35.3 receiving yards per game.
  • Rivaldo Fairweather has caught 11 passes for 101 yards and one touchdown, averaging 33.7 yards per game this year.

Georgia vs. Auburn Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Georgia -14 -115 -105 45 -110 -110

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Team Stat Comparison

Georgia Auburn
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 41.5 (17) 32 (59)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 11.3 (8) 16 (21)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 4 (31) 7 (83)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 7 (38) 8 (20)

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