Auburn Defeats No. 1 Georgia 27‑24 on Alex McPherson’s Game‑Winning 34‑Yard Field Goal

Visiting Auburn secured a 27‑24 victory over No. 1 Georgia on Saturday in Athens when Alex McPherson converted a 34‑yard field goal as time expired.

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton completed 22 of 34 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns, but also recorded two interceptions and a fumble that occurred with 58 seconds remaining, giving Auburn possession at its own 44‑yard line.

Following a roughing‑the‑passer penalty on the ensuing drive, Auburn’s McPherson kicked the decisive field goal, giving the Tigers (4‑2, 2‑2 SEC) their first win over Georgia since 2017 and their first victory in Athens in 21 years.

Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown threw for 150 yards and a touchdown while adding 115 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, completing 15 of 26 passes.

Georgia’s scoring included a 4‑yard touchdown pass to London Humphreys that tied the game with 3:02 left in the fourth quarter after a 94‑yard drive that featured Stockton’s 20‑yard rush.

Peyton Woodring’s 42‑yard field goal reduced the deficit to 24‑17 earlier in the game.