Isaiah McKenzie's punt return lifts Georgia past Auburn

AUBURN, Ala. -- Isaiah McKenzie , Aaron Davis and Georgia's defense took the game -- and the ball -- into their own hands. McKenzie returned a fourth-quarter punt 53 yards for a touchdown Saturday to lift the Bulldogs to a 20-13 win over Auburn in a battle of the SEC's preseason division favorites. "He [ Kevin Phillips ] outkicked his coverage, and like Coach told me all week, 'If you get a pitch to hit, take it,'" McKenzie said. "My teammates had great blocks, I got around the corner and scored a touchdown." Georgia (7-3, 5-3) forced two fumbles after that, including one on the goal line in their SEC finale. Davis wound up with the ball both times. The Tigers (5-5, 2-5) managed only two Daniel Carlson field goals after their opening drive, the second coming with 1:14 left to play when the Bulldogs kept Auburn from the end zone.