Auburn Football

Raley Reflections: David defeated Goliath between the hedges

Auburn was David. Georgia was Goliath. For the first time in a while, the Tigers have that type of win on their resume.
October 18, 2026
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One of the great head coaches in Auburn football history, Ralph “Shug” Jordan once uttered a line that stuck with the faithful in the orange and blue forever.

“Always remember… Goliath was a 40-point favorite over David.”

That comes in reference of course to the biblical story of David fighting the giant that was Goliath, defeating him and helping drive Philistines away.

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