Auburn-Georgia: Watch Richard LeCounte’s targeting send Shedrick Jackson’s mouthpiece flying

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) sacks Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)AP

To say there is some hitting going on Saturday in the “Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry” would be an understatement.

On third-and-13 from the Georgia 15 and trailing 24-0 late in the second quarter, Auburn’s Bo Nix fired a pass to Shedrick Jackson at the 5 when Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte rocked him, separating the ball – and Jackson’s mouth piece – from the receiver.

Flags flew and LeCounte was called for targeting.

To Jackson’s credit he popped right back up.

Two Bo Nix runs and a jet sweep later, Georgia forced Auburn into a field goal. Georgia led Auburn at halftime 24-3.

Take a look at the play below.

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Mark Heim is a sports reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim.

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