Auburn defeats No. 1 Georgia 27‑24 in Week 7 SEC game
Auburn’s Alex McPherson hit a game‑winning field goal as time expired to beat No. 1 Georgia 27‑24 at Sanford Stadium, ending Georgia’s unbeaten start.
Key points
- Auburn won 27‑24 over No. 1 Georgia in Week 7 of the 2026 season.
- Alex McPherson kicked the decisive field goal at the end of the game.
- Georgia’s loss was its first of the season, ending an unbeaten run.
- Georgia entered the game ranked first in the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll.
- Analysts expect Georgia to fall in national polls after the upset.
In Week 7 of the 2026 college football season, Auburn defeated No. 1 Georgia 27‑24 at Sanford Stadium in Athens.
The game‑winning field goal was kicked by Auburn placekicker Alex McPherson as time expired.
The loss marked Georgia’s first defeat of the season, ending its unbeaten start.
Georgia entered the contest ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25 and the Coaches Poll.
Analysts projected that Georgia could drop in the national polls following the upset.
Your questions, answered
How did Auburn beat Georgia in Week 7?
Auburn won 27‑24, with a game‑winning field goal by Alex McPherson as time expired.
What was the significance of Georgia’s loss?
It was Georgia’s first defeat of the season, ending its unbeaten start and top ranking.
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