Both Georgia and Auburn fans left fuming over refs' confusing fumble ruling in Bulldogs' win over Tigers

Both Georgia and Auburn fans are still stewing over a controversial called fumble in the Bulldogs' 20-10 win over the rival Tigers on Saturday.

Auburn running back Jackson Arnold appeared to give the Tigers a 16-0 lead with a one-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, only for Georgia linebacker CJ Allen to knock the ball loose at the goal line with 1:32 remaining in the half.

Georgia defensive back Kyron Jones scooped up the fumble and ran it the other way for a touchdown that was ultimately negated by officials, who said the play had been called dead.

Amid the confusion, ESPN's Sean McDonough couldn't help but question the officials.

'If it was a fumble, why didn't the play continue?' McDonough asked. '[Arnold] has the ball, he is across the line. That's a touchdown.'

Auburn coach Hugh Freeze was equally confused.

'All you have to do is have the nose of the ball break the plane,' Freeze said. 'It didn't go our way.'

Georgia fans were also displeased to see a defensive touchdown taken off the board.

'Should have been TD Georgia,' one fan remarked.

'What about the UGA recovery and touchdown?' another asked.

One fan joked: 'The only thing clear is that everyone is pissed about the call.'

Auburn entered the half leading 10-3, but failed to score over the final two quarters. The Tigers are just 3-3 and currently 0-3 in SEC play.

The Bulldogs improved to 5-1 with the win ahead of a crucial matchup with No. 5 Ole Miss next week in Athens.