Auburn LB Xavier Atkins suspended for Georgia game

37 tackles, 3 sacks in five games this fall

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: Auburn ruled All-SEC linebacker Xavier Atkins out for Saturday's game at Georgia following a suspension. Coach Golesh said the team will revisit the status Monday and keep further discipline in house. Kickoff in Athens is set for Oct. 17 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Why it matters: Georgia sits 6-0 and No. 1 after a 20-17 win at Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Auburn arrives 3-2 for the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry leaning on Bryce Deas and De'Marcus Riddick beside tackles leader Elijah Melendez.

By the numbers: Atkins led Auburn with 84 tackles, 9 sacks and an SEC-best 17 tackles for loss last season. Through five games this fall he has 37 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks and 1 interception. Georgia is 6-0, Auburn is 3-2.

What to watch: Auburn and Georgia meet Saturday afternoon in Athens. Atkins' status for next week is to be revisited Monday.

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