I wrote a follow-up story to Auburn's win against Furman, looking ahead to the Georgia game. Here's how it starts:

AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn head coach Gene Chizik has spent a good chunk of time watching film of Georgia. He thinks reports of the Bulldogs’ demise are premature.

“They’re very, very talented,” he said. “That has not changed.”

Chizik expects another tough game Saturday when Auburn travels to play Georgia in the latest matchup of the Deep South’s oldest rivalry.

The Tigers (7-3, 3-3 SEC), fresh off an empty-the-bench 63-31 victory against Furman, a Football Championship Subdivision team, sneaked back into the USA Today coaches’ poll at No. 25 after a five-week absence.

The easy win helped Auburn continue to gain confidence just a few weeks removed from a three-game losing streak. The offense racked up 655 yards against the Paladins, their most since 1988. Defensively, the first-team unit allowed only 59 yards.

Most importantly, both groups got an extended break. The starters took the second half off in what served as a pseudo-bye for Tigers, who will play 11 straight games before a week off.

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