Auburn wide receiver Chas Nimrod pulled down what might just be the catch of the year Saturday in Athens, a ridiculous one-handed 9-yard touchdown grab that tied the game 14-14 against top-ranked Georgia. This wasn’t just any score, it was a momentum shifter, a gut punch delivered right to the Bulldogs’ defense that completely silenced Sanford Stadium.
Nimrod’s Wild Play Against Georgia’s Best
Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown clearly trusts Nimrod, and honestly, why wouldn’t he? These two had a ton of success together last season at South Florida. That faith paid off big time in the second quarter. Auburn was gaining some serious steam, only down one score after Georgia went up 14-0 in the first quarter. Brown lofted a fade to Nimrod, who was absolutely blanketed by Bulldogs cornerback Demello Jones. And get this: Jones, according to Pro Football Focus, hadn’t given up a single touchdown all season. Not one! Nimrod wasn’t having it, though. The 6-foot-2 receiver adjusted to the ball, extended his left arm around Jones, and get this, he used his hand and the *back* of Jones to start reeling in that 9-yard TD pass. It was absolutely unreal.
Sanford Stadium Went Silent After That Stunner
That maneuver was the key. Nimrod secured the scoring grab, silencing Sanford Stadium and putting Auburn right back in it at 14-14. And the Tigers weren’t done there. After that incredible play, they blocked a Georgia field goal, booted one of their own, and then intercepted Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton. Just like that, Auburn roared into halftime with a shocking 17-14 advantage. This team is absolutely on fire, proving that one unbelievable play can completely change the vibe of a whole stadium and a whole game.
The game is still unfolding, but Auburn has completely flipped the script thanks to that insane catch and the energy it created. You know everyone is locked in to see if they can hold onto this lead against the top-ranked Dawgs.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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