Auburn defeats No. 1 Georgia 27–24 with final‑second field goal
Auburn pulled off an upset of top‑ranked Georgia in Athens, winning 27–24 when Alex McPherson nailed a 34‑yard field goal as time expired.
Key points
- Auburn overcame a 14‑point deficit to win 27–24.
- Alex McPherson kicked a 34‑yard field goal as time expired.
- Georgia led 14–0 after the first quarter but was outscored 24‑10 in the second half.
- Auburn recovered a fumble by Georgia quarterback Gunnar Stockton in the final drive.
- A rough‑the‑passer penalty moved Auburn into field‑goal range for the win.
On Saturday afternoon in Athens, Georgia, Auburn upset top‑ranked Georgia 27–24 at Sanford Stadium.
Alex McPherson kicked a 34‑yard field goal as time expired to give Auburn the victory.
Georgia led 14–0 after the first quarter, but Auburn scored 24 unanswered points to lead 24–14 before Georgia tied the game at 24 in the fourth quarter.
During the final drive, Georgia quarterback Gunnar Stockton fumbled; Auburn recovered the ball, and after a rough‑the‑passer penalty, the Tigers moved into field‑goal range for the game‑winning kick.
Your questions, answered
How did Auburn win against Georgia?
Auburn scored 24 unanswered points after trailing 14–0 and won with a 34‑yard field goal as time expired.
What caused the game‑winning field goal?
A fumble by Georgia quarterback Gunnar Stockton and a rough‑the‑passer penalty gave Auburn field‑goal range.
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