When Georgia has ball

The Bulldogs put up big numbers in a victory over Kentucky last week and are now averaging 32.6 points per game and amassing an average of 163 rushing yards and 273.8 passing yards each Saturday.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford has thrown for 2,587 yards and 15 touchdowns this season, while A.J. Green has 806 receiving yards and Mohamed Massaquoi has reeled in 669 yards worth of aerials.

Knowshon Moreno is accounting for 111.3 rushing yards per game, and has netted 1,113 yards so far in 2008.

The trick will be trying to turn in these type performances against a defense that is yielding just 16.3 points and just over 300 yards of total offense per outing. Despite Auburn’s struggles, it has done a solid job of containing opposing offenses.

Edge: Georgia

When Auburn has ball

The Tigers have been anemic this season, averaging just 19.5 points per game.

Statistically, few things stand out for Tommy Tuberville’s squad, with the Tigers’ top rusher (Ben Tate) entering today’s game with just 615 yards. The quarterback tandem of Chris Todd and Kodi Burns account for six touchdowns and 1,661 passing yards combined.

Auburn’s best scoring output came last week against Tennessee-Martin, but the 37 points was reeled off against a Football Championship Subdivision foe.

Edge: Georgia

Special teams

Blair Walsh started off fast for UGA but is now only 13 of 20 on field goal tries. Punter Brian Mimbs has been consistent with a 41.2 yard per kick average, and the return team, led by Asher Allen, has been solid if not spectacular.

Auburn’s Wes Bynum is 11 of 18 on field goals and punter Clinton Durst is averaging 41.7 yards per kick.

The biggest boost for the Tigers’ special teams is Tristan Davis, who has run two kickoffs back for touchdowns and averages 30.9 yards per return.

The bottom line

The Tigers haven’t defeated a Football Bowl Subdivision team since edging Tennessee on Sept. 27 and are in danger of logging a losing season after being selected as preseason favorites to win the SEC West.

The Bulldogs had hopes of national and SEC honors but saw those dashed by losses to Alabama and Florida. Still, Georgia has a chance for a 10-2 regular season and could wind up in another BCS bowl, providing Mark Richt and company with plenty of motivation.

While the Georgia defense has been porous at times, it really shouldn’t matter against one of the least productive offensive units in the SEC.

Prediction: Georgia 24, Auburn 7