Auburn defeats No. 1 Georgia 27-24 on Alex McPherson’s game‑winning field goal
Auburn’s Alex McPherson kicked a 34‑yard field goal as time expired to give the Bulldogs a 27‑24 victory over top‑ranked Georgia in Athens, a result that upended the SEC.
Key points
- Auburn won 27‑24 with a 34‑yard field goal at the end of the game.
- Georgia’s Gunner Stockton left early after a hit and later had a shoulder stinger.
- Stockton threw two interceptions and fumbled, leading to Auburn’s winning kick.
- Backup Ryan Puglisi ran three plays for Georgia after Stockton exited.
- The win was Auburn’s first over a top‑ranked opponent this season.
Auburn defeats No. 1 Georgia 27‑24
Unranked Auburn football walked off top‑ranked Georgia with a game‑winning field goal in Athens, Ga.
The Bulldogs, playing at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, fell 27‑24 after Auburn’s Alex McPherson kicked a 34‑yard field goal as time expired.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton was hit on a rushing attempt on the game’s opening play and was forced to exit the field by officials.
He was checked out on the sideline by the Georgia training staff and later dealt with a stinger in his shoulder, according to coach Kirby Smart.
Stockton returned to the game after leaving Georgia’s first drive.
The Georgia starter threw two interceptions for the first time and committed a late fumble that set up Auburn’s winning field goal.
Backup quarterback Ryan Puglisi entered the contest and ran three plays for Georgia, providing a bright spot for the Bulldogs.
Your questions, answered
How did Auburn beat Georgia?
Auburn won 27‑24 after Alex McPherson kicked a 34‑yard field goal as time expired.
Why did Georgia’s quarterback leave the game?
Gunner Stockton was hit on the opening play, exited the field, and later dealt with a shoulder stinger.
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