Kirby Smart called it a composure mission.

Moments after No. 1 Georgia defeated Auburn 27-20 on the road in Jordan-Hare Stadium, the Bulldogs coach couldn’t say enough about the atmosphere for the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry.

“This is a special atmosphere,” he told CBS right after the game. “I want to congratulate the Auburn fans. They have an incredible atmosphere. It’s tough to come here and play.”

The win was the seventh straight for Georgia over Auburn.

“Composure mission,” he said. “That’s what it was. This team hadn’t been on the road. This young man (Carson Beck) has not played in this environment.”

Beck finished 23 of 33 for 313 yards and a score.

“Like Kirby said, the environment is insane,” said Beck, who added the game was “fun.” “It gets loud, but we’re staying composed. We didn’t have the start that we wanted. We ended up finishing. It is always nice to get a win on the road in the SEC.”

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.