The Georgia Bulldogs Have Dominated Auburn with Unbroken Victories Every Season Since 2014 in a Historic Rivalry Streak

The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry is one of the most storied and intense matchups in college football. Since 1892, the Georgia Bulldogs and the Auburn Tigers have battled for regional pride, national rankings, and historical bragging rights. While this rivalry has seen many swings in momentum over its century-plus existence, the recent trend tells a compelling story of sustained dominance by Georgia. Since 2014, the Bulldogs have defeated the Tigers every single year, creating a remarkable streak that underscores Georgia’s evolution into one of the most powerful programs in college football.

Georgia’s consecutive victories over Auburn since 2014 have not been mere flukes or narrow escapes; they’ve been a statement. Under the leadership of coaches like Mark Richt in the earlier part of the streak and, more notably, Kirby Smart in the latter years, the Bulldogs have transformed from perennial contenders into national powerhouses. Auburn, on the other hand, has struggled to maintain consistency despite fielding talented rosters and strong coaching staffs.

The 2014 game marked the beginning of Georgia’s recent run of dominance. Playing in Athens, the Bulldogs shut down a high-powered Auburn offense that had once been known for explosive plays under Gus Malzahn. Georgia won that game convincingly, 34-7, behind a potent rushing attack and a stifling defense. It set the tone for what would become a trend in the years to follow.

In 2015, Georgia once again leaned on its defense and run game to escape Jordan-Hare Stadium with a win. While the game wasn’t as lopsided as the year before, it was emblematic of the type of games the Bulldogs would begin to consistently win—physical, grind-it-out battles where execution and discipline would win over flash and pace. It was clear that Georgia was beginning to assert its identity.

By 2016, the Bulldogs had entered the Kirby Smart era, and the rivalry took on a new tenor. Smart, a former Georgia player and longtime defensive coordinator under Nick Saban at Alabama, brought a championship mindset and culture shift. Georgia beat Auburn 13-7 in that year’s meeting, a gritty, low-scoring affair that underscored Smart’s defensive priorities. That game was especially significant because it marked a shift in the rivalry’s energy. Smart’s Bulldogs weren’t just winning—they were methodically taking control of the rivalry with a toughness and strategic focus that Auburn struggled to counter.

In 2017, the Bulldogs suffered a regular-season loss to Auburn, a 40-17 defeat that broke the streak temporarily—only to regain it with a vengeance weeks later in the SEC Championship Game. That victory, a 28-7 win in Atlanta, was perhaps the most consequential in the series’ modern history. It not only exacted revenge but propelled Georgia into the College Football Playoff and eventually to the national championship game. That SEC title game stands as a pivotal moment in the rivalry and in Georgia’s rise to national prominence. Though technically the regular-season streak was interrupted, the postseason rematch ensured Georgia kept its psychological and competitive edge intact.

From 2018 onward, Georgia has taken full control of the rivalry. That year saw another hard-fought win in Athens, 27-10, with the Bulldogs using a balanced attack to put away the Tigers. By this time, Georgia had begun to establish itself as a recruiting juggernaut and one of the most talented teams in the nation. Auburn, despite flashes of competitiveness, was no longer the equal of Georgia in terms of talent depth or consistency.

The 2019 game in Auburn was a gritty defensive duel, with Georgia prevailing 21-14. That victory highlighted the Bulldogs’ ability to perform under pressure in hostile environments. It was a test of mental toughness as much as physical prowess, and Smart’s team passed it with poise. Each year, Georgia found new ways to win—whether by leaning on its elite defense, controlling the clock with the run game, or making clutch plays late.

In 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia hosted Auburn in an eerily quiet Sanford Stadium. Despite the unusual circumstances, Georgia dominated the game 27-6, in what was one of the more one-sided matchups of the series in recent memory. Quarterback Stetson Bennett IV stepped into the spotlight, and Georgia’s defense once again overwhelmed Auburn’s offensive line and quarterbacks.

The 2021 edition of the rivalry was played in front of a raucous Auburn crowd, but it didn’t faze Georgia. They won 34-10 in commanding fashion. That year’s Georgia defense is already being discussed as one of the best of the modern era, and they showed why by suffocating Auburn’s run game and applying relentless pressure. The Bulldogs were not just winning—they were dominating physically and mentally in every facet of the game.

In 2022, Georgia continued the streak with another decisive victory, this time 42-10 in Athens. That game further widened the gap between the two programs. While Auburn had begun to face internal struggles, including coaching uncertainty and roster turnover, Georgia was flying high, having won the national championship the season prior. The program had become synonymous with discipline, development, and elite performance. The gap between the two sides had become unmistakable.

By the time the 2023 game came around, Georgia was defending back-to-back national championships, and the streak had become more than a talking point—it was a psychological advantage. Georgia entered the game knowing they had a formula that worked. Auburn, meanwhile, had to reckon with not only the Bulldogs’ superior talent but also the weight of nearly a decade of defeats. Georgia again came out on top, extending the streak and reinforcing the narrative that the Bulldogs owned the rivalry in the modern era.

The 2024 game was perhaps the most dramatic of recent matchups. Auburn showed flashes of resurgence under a new coaching regime and a revitalized roster. They fought hard, taking the game deep into the fourth quarter. But Georgia, as they had done so many times before, found a way to win. A late touchdown drive capped by a precise throw and catch sealed a 31-28 victory for the Bulldogs. It was a reminder that even when tested, Georgia’s championship DNA allows them to rise to the occasion. It also reinforced a now-familiar story: when it matters most, Georgia delivers, and Auburn comes up short.

What makes Georgia’s streak over Auburn so significant isn’t just the number of wins—it’s the context. In college football, where parity is growing and rivalry games often defy logic, winning nine straight (or ten if counting the 2017 SEC Championship) is rare. It’s a sign of institutional strength, coaching stability, player development, and consistent excellence. Georgia has, over the past decade, built something enduring, and this rivalry streak is one of the clearest symbols of that.

Auburn’s inability to break the streak speaks not just to Georgia’s excellence but to Auburn’s challenges. They’ve cycled through coaching changes, quarterback experiments, and recruiting ups and downs. At times, they’ve looked close to turning the corner, but Georgia has been the immovable object standing in their way. Every time the Tigers seemed poised to make noise, the Bulldogs silenced them.

The rivalry, of course, is cyclical. There will come a time when Auburn rises again, perhaps even ends the streak and reclaims some pride. Rivalries this historic don’t stay one-sided forever. But right now, Georgia is writing a chapter of dominance that is redefining the perception of this once evenly matched series. For Bulldogs fans, it’s a golden era—a period where Auburn is no longer a hurdle but a tradition, an annual win etched into the calendar. For Auburn fans, it’s a painful reminder of how far they’ve fallen behind a team they once battled evenly.

With each passing year, the streak becomes more than just a statistic. It becomes a cultural marker, a talking point at family dinners, a bulletin-board motivator for the Tigers, and a badge of honor for the Bulldogs. And until Auburn finds a way to reverse the trend, the Georgia Bulldogs will continue to own the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry, one victory at a time.