Georgia holds off Auburn to clinch third straight SEC East title

AUBURN, Ala. -- Georgia 's defense entered the fourth quarter vying for another shutout. The fourth-ranked Bulldogs ended it with two big stops -- and another division title. In between, things got interesting. Jake Fromm passed for three touchdowns and Georgia's defense delivered in the clutch, clinching the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division with a 21-14 victory over No. 12 Auburn on Saturday. "Our kids were very resilient to come into this place and lose momentum -- obviously lose momentum -- and be able to go back out and get it," Georgia coach Kirby Smart said. "I thought that showed some fortitude and ability to handle some tough, adverse things." The Bulldogs (9-1, 6-1 SEC, No. 5 AP) sailed through three quarters with a 21-0 lead before Auburn (7-3, 4-3, No. 13 AP) rallied in the fourth.