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ATHENS, Ga. -- Rodrigo Blankenship kicked two fourth-quarter field goals and Georgias defense shut down No. 8 Auburn in the second half to beat the Tigers 13-7 on Saturday.The loss ends Auburns Southeastern Conference championship hopes and knocks the Tigers out of consideration for a spot in the playoff.Auburn (7-3, 5-2 SEC, No. 9 CFP) had been in control of its hopes to win the SECs Western Division, with one conference game remaining at No. 1 Alabama. Instead, Alabama clinched the division with Auburns loss.The Tigers couldnt overcome the loss of star running back Kamryn Pettway, the nations No. 4 rusher who hurt his left leg on a long run in last weeks win over Vanderbilt. Pettway was with the team but not in uniform.Auburn was held to 32 yards with no first downs in the second half, and 164 yards overall.The offense didnt get it done today. Its a simple as that, said Auburn coach Gus Malzahn, who said he stuck with struggling quarterback Sean White because Sean is our guy.Malzahn said White, returning from an undisclosed injury, didnt throw in practice for the second straight week.White couldnt find a passing game to complement Johnsons running. White completed only 6 of 20 passes for 27 yards with an interception.Georgia (6-4, 4-4) earned its biggest win under first-year coach Kirby Smart.Nick Chubb had 23 carries for 101 yards and Jacob Eason completed 20 of 31 passes for 208 yards without an interception.After Blankenships 21-yard field goal with 2:25 remaining, Auburn was stopped on four downs, triggering a celebration in the stands and on Georgias sideline.Kerryon Johnson ran for 99 yards, including a 3-yard touchdown in the first quarter, as the fill-in starter for Johnson.Blankenship, the Georgia walk-on kicker who wears black-rimmed glasses under his helmet, barely cleared the cross bar on his 45-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter for a 10-7 lead. Blankenship was short on a 49-yard attempt about three minutes later.Auburn had only 25 yards passing in the first half and opened the second half with three straight passing plays -- two incompletions and a third-down pass intercepted by Maurice Smith and returned 34 yards for a tying touchdown.Smith transferred to Georgia from Alabama, Auburns top rival.This makes it definitely worthwhile, Smith said. Its a blessing. For me to be part of this team and be able to help the team, I just love it.Auburn strong safety Tray Matthews, who began his career at Georgia before he was dismissed from the team in 2014, delivered the key defensive play of the first half. Matthews picked off a pass from receiver Terry Godwin, who took the snap in the wildcat formation, in the end zone for his first interception of the season.Auburn took advantage of the turnover with an 80-play touchdown drive capped by Johnsons 3-yard scoring run.THE TAKEAWAYAuburn: The Tigers likely will be headed for a sharp drop in the Top 25. The inability to compensate for Pettways injury revealed Auburns lack of offensive balance and inability to retain its spot as a championship or playoff contender.UP NEXTAuburn: The Tigers will play their final home game against Alabama A&M next Saturday as they hope to gain momentum for their Nov. 26 game at Alabama.Georgia: Georgia hosts Louisiana Lafayette next Saturday before closing its season with another home game against in-state rival Georgia Tech on Nov. 26.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-Top25 Nike Free Discount . 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In Europe, top teams seem to be largely happy with their squads after spending nearly $1 billion in the off-season. And although English league clubs are unlikely to splash cash in January, Arsenal and Chelsea could be tempted to strengthen their squads with new strikers. TROON, Scotland -- The Latest on the British Open (all times local):---4:10 p.m.Dustin Johnson is blaming it on Rio.The U.S. Open champion withdrew from the Olympics late last week because of concerns over the Zika virus. He says the PGA Tour did a good job informing him of risks and making him feel comfortable, but that his familys health was more important.Johnson says if the games were in Tokyo this year, he would have played. He says he wanted to play in Rio de Janeiro, but he and fiancee Paulina Gretzky are going to have more children.He says I know the risk is very lower, but if something were to happen, Id never forgive myself for that.---12:30 p.m.R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers made it clear Wednesday that Donald Trump-owned Turnberry is still part of the British Open rotation.He just doesnt know when.Slumbers said the Open has nine courses on its rotation, and that includes Turnberry.He says the Open is scheduled for Royal Birkdale next year, Carnoustie in 2018 and Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland in 2019. Thats as far out as the Open is booked. He says 2020 and 2021 are reserved for a links in England and St. Andrews -- so that rules out Turnberry. A decision beyond that wouldnt be expected for at least a few more years.The most likely scenario is Royal St. Georges in 2020 and St. Andrews in 2021. The Old Course has been used every five years dating to 1995, but the reason to put the next one in 2021 is to celebrate the 150th playing of The Open.---12:05 p.m.While 20 male golfers have pulled out of the Olympics, Justin Rose of England is planning to soak up as much of the atmosphere as possible in Rio de Janeiro.Rose intends to walk in the opening ceremony, stay a few days in the Olymmpic Village and catch some other events before he hits the course.dddddddddddd He says he wants to take it all in.Rose is especially pumped for the opening ceremony. He says that would make it very real and that would kind of help inspire me in terms of the occasion and give me a kind of scale of what the Olympics is all about.The mens golf competition will be held the second week of the games. Rose plans to move into a home near the course a few days before the opening round, just so its more predictable travel time and I can stay on top of my own schedule just a little bit easier.Rose is part of a four-person golf team that Britain will be sending to the Olympics. The squad, which was formally unveiled Wednesday at Royal Troon, also includes Masters champion Danny Willett, with Charley Hull and Catriona Matthew on the womens side.---11:25 a.m.On the final day of practice before the British Open, two more golfers pulled out of the Olympics but major champions Danny Willett and Justin Rose remain on board.Francesco Molinari of Italy withdrew because of family reasons without giving specifics. He will be replaced by Matteo Manassero, who tied for third in the Scottish Open last weekend.Angelo Que of the Philippines gave up his spot in Rio de Janeiro, as well, saying he was concerned about the Zika virus. Rodolfo Cazaubon of Mexico is next on the list of eligible players.In all, 20 male golfers have withdrawn from the Olympics.Britain, on the other hand, will have a strong contingent comprised of Rose, winner of the 2013 U.S. Open, and Willett, the reigning Masters champion. ' ' '