"Today the guys came out here and bounced around," Nutt said. "We have a lot of sore guys. We're beat up a little bit.

"We were experimenting today. If we would've come out today with some shells on and really moved around with great effort, focus, intensity and concentration, we would see how this thing went. They really gave it to us today and had a really good effort."

The coaching staff is still working on the premise of taking one game at a time.

"We've tried to do that [look past a non-conference game]," Nutt said. "We just can't do that. It's one game at a time. That's been a motor for the last four or five weeks and they know what can happen. Anybody on any given day can beat anyone."

Injury-wise the Hogs are still battling the same injuries.

"Shawn [Andrews] is still pretty bad," Nutt revealed. "It's the same guys with the same injuries. It's that time of year."

Nutt also revealed that freshman offensive lineman Zac Tubbs will start in place of the injured Shawn Andrews on Saturday.

The Hogs kickoff against the University of Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday at 1 p.m.

Auburn Makes Stopping Georgia Run Its First Priority
AUBURN, Ala. -- Inclement weather rolled through parts of East Alabama, but avoided the Auburn area, allowing the Tigers a much-needed session outdoors on the practice fields. Auburn spent the two-hour practice working on the game plan for Saturday's SEC contest against seventh-ranked Georgia.

Auburn defensive coordinator Gene Chizik addressed the media and discussed the upcoming match-up with the Bulldogs.

"It was a good practice today," Chizik said. "The kids were tentative and you can tell they are excited about playing the game. Georgia is coming into its own running the football. That's the first thing you've got to do. You have to deal with their tailback and big offensive line that can really move you off the football and knock you around pretty good. You have to contend with that first.

"Then the problems that they give you off of the running game starts with their deep threats. They will throw it deep and try to hit a big gain on you eight to 10 times a game. You have to stop the run and at the same time you can't leave yourself vulnerable on the passing situations."

Georgia, which is ranked third in the Southeastern Conference in scoring (31.9) and passing (250.0 yards per game) features quarterbacks David Greene and D.J. Shockley.

"They have quick-strike capabilities and their quarterback (Greene) is very accurate, very poised and does not get rattled," Chizik said. "You have to stop both of their quarterbacks. If you've got one stopped, then the other one can kick into gear and give you a lot of problems."

Saturday's game between Auburn (7-3, 4-2) and Georgia (9-1, 6-1) will kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT at Jordan-Hare Stadium and will be televised by CBS. The Tigers lead the all-time series in the Deep South's oldest rivalry, 51-46-8.

Georgia Scout Teams Earn Richt's Praise
ATHENS, Ga. -- Despite an original forecast of steady rain, the weather held off Tuesday and allowed the No. 7 Georgia Bulldogs (9-1, 6-1) to practice for just under two-and-a-half hours in full pads at Sanford Stadium. The Dogs are preparing for this Saturday's SEC matchup at No. 24 Auburn (7-3, 4-2).

Head coach Mark Richt was pleased with the session, particularly the work of the Bulldogs' scout teams.

"It was a good day," Richt said. "The scout teams did a very good job today. They gave us good looks and made us work."

Earlier in the day, Richt addressed the media at his weekly press luncheon and discussed the significance of this weekend's game.

"I think Auburn is a great team," Richt said. "They've got just as much to play for as we do. They're playing for a shot at winning the West and we're playing for a shot at the East, so I think the game is equally important for both teams."

With a victory on Saturday, Georgia would clinch the SEC Eastern Division title and a spot in the SEC Championship game on Dec. 7. Auburn is in second place in the SEC West but owns a win over division-leading LSU.

Saturday's game will be televised nationally by CBS with kickoff slated for 3:30 p.m. ET. The Bulldogs are 19-14-1 all-time on the network, including a 4-0 mark this season.

Wildcats Among the SEC Defensive Leaders
Several Wildcats are among the leaders in the Southeastern Conference defensive statistics released by the league on Tuesday. The list includes: