Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said his team “whipped” Georgia right after the Tigers won 40-17 on November 11.

But the Bulldogs won the rematch Saturday in the SEC Championship Game Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, prevailing 28-7.

After the game, Malzahn and Auburn had nothing but praise for Georgia.

Watch the video above to see what Malzahn, Tigers satety Tray Matthews, quarterback Jarrett Stidham and others said about the Bulldogs.

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