 One Atlanta newspaper called it the “social event of the year.”

In 1896, Georgia won by a 12–6 score to finish its first undefeated season under Pop Warner.For Auburn, the game featured Reynolds Tichenor's brilliant punt returns.In 1899, by all accounts Auburn was leading Georgia by a score of 11-6 when the game was called due to darkness, lighting not being available at that time, resulting in an official 0-0 tie.