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Auburn Upsets Top Ranked Georgia

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ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Alex McPherson kicked a game-winning 34-yard field goal as time expired and Auburn, led by quarterback Byrum Brown’s dominant running game, upset No. 1 Georgia 27-24 on Saturday.

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Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton led a long game-tying touchdown drive in the fourth quarter but lost a fumble with 58 seconds remaining and the Bulldogs driving for a potential go-ahead field goal.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from Toronto Star

Safety Sylvester Smith-Reed recovered for the Tigers at the Auburn 44.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from Toronto Star

A roughing-the-passer penalty on Georgia’s Gabe Harris Jr. helped set up McPherson’s game-winning kick.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from Toronto Star

Brown ran for 115 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries and added a scoring pass.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from Toronto Star

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Fox News18 Oct

On the third Saturday in October, unranked Auburn upset top-ranked Georgia, while one-loss Tennessee dominated No. 6 Alabama with a 26-10 victory, marking Alabama’s first back-to-back regular-season losses since 2007. Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop rushed for 159 yards and scored two touchdowns, while the Volunteers’ defense limited Alabama to just 201 total yards and forced four turnovers.

Tennessee dominates as Alabama suffers first back-to-back regular-season losses in nearly two decades →2 articles from Fox News on this story
Toronto Star18 Oct

In Saturday's game, Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton had a rough day against Auburn, throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble near the end of the fourth quarter that sealed a 27-24 loss for the previously undefeated No. 1 ranked Bulldogs. This marked a stark contrast to his earlier performance where he threw only two interceptions in six games. Coach Kirby Smart emphasized the need for better execution…

Georgia's Gunner Stockton loses last-minute fumble to cap 3-turnover day in painful loss to Auburn →2 articles from Toronto Star on this story
New York Post18 Oct

In a shocking upset on Saturday, Auburn defeated No. 1 Georgia 27-24 when Alex McPherson kicked a game-winning 34-yard field goal at the buzzer. Quarterback Byrum Brown led Auburn with 115 rushing yards and one touchdown, while also throwing a scoring pass. Despite rallying from an early deficit to tie the score late in the fourth quarter, Georgia’s Gunner Stockton threw two interceptions and fumbled near the end…

Auburn stuns No. 1 Georgia with game-winning field goal on final play →
The Guardian18 Oct

Auburn defeated top-ranked Georgia in college football on Saturday, ending the Bulldogs' dominance with a thrilling 34-yard field goal by Alex McPherson as time expired. This marks the second week in a row that the No. 1 team lost to an unranked opponent, following Texas’s loss last week. Auburn’s victory was fueled by quarterback Byrum Brown's strong running game, racking up 192 rushing yards compared to Georgia's…

Auburn stun No 1 Georgia on last-gasp field goal as top-ranked teams fall in successive weeks →

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  1. 17 Oct

    ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Alex McPherson kicked a game-winning 34-yard field goal as time expired and Auburn, led by quarterback Byrum Brown’s dominant running game, upset No. 1 Georgia 27-24 on Saturday.

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Where to start Alex McPherson kicks 34-yard field goal as time expires to lift Auburn over No. 1 Georgia 27-24 Toronto Star

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  • 18 Oct Georgia's Gunner Stockton loses last-minute fumble to cap 3-turnover day in painful loss to AuburnIn Saturday's game, Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton had a rough day against Auburn, throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble near the end of the fourth quarter that sealed a 27-24 loss for the previously undefeated No. 1 ranked Bulldogs. This marked a stark contrast to his earlier performance where he threw only two interceptions in six games. Coach Kirby Smart emphasized the need for better execution…Toronto Star
  • 18 Oct Auburn stun No 1 Georgia on last-gasp field goal as top-ranked teams fall in successive weeksAuburn defeated top-ranked Georgia in college football on Saturday, ending the Bulldogs' dominance with a thrilling 34-yard field goal by Alex McPherson as time expired. This marks the second week in a row that the No. 1 team lost to an unranked opponent, following Texas’s loss last week. Auburn’s victory was fueled by quarterback Byrum Brown's strong running game, racking up 192 rushing yards compared to Georgia's…The Guardian
  • 18 Oct Tennessee dominates as Alabama suffers first back-to-back regular-season losses in nearly two decadesOn the third Saturday in October, unranked Auburn upset top-ranked Georgia, while one-loss Tennessee dominated No. 6 Alabama with a 26-10 victory, marking Alabama’s first back-to-back regular-season losses since 2007. Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop rushed for 159 yards and scored two touchdowns, while the Volunteers’ defense limited Alabama to just 201 total yards and forced four turnovers.Fox News
  • 18 Oct Auburn stuns No. 1 Georgia with game-winning field goal on final playIn a shocking upset on Saturday, Auburn defeated No. 1 Georgia 27-24 when Alex McPherson kicked a game-winning 34-yard field goal at the buzzer. Quarterback Byrum Brown led Auburn with 115 rushing yards and one touchdown, while also throwing a scoring pass. Despite rallying from an early deficit to tie the score late in the fourth quarter, Georgia’s Gunner Stockton threw two interceptions and fumbled near the end…New York Post
  • 17 Oct Alex McPherson kicks 34-yard field goal as time expires to lift Auburn over No. 1 Georgia 27-24Alex McPherson kicked a game-winning 34-yard field goal as time expired, lifting Auburn to a 27-24 upset victory over top-ranked Georgia on Saturday. Quarterback Byrum Brown led Auburn with 115 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Georgia’s Gunner Stockton threw two interceptions and lost a critical fumble in the final minutes. The loss ended Georgia’s streaks of nine straight wins over Auburn and 53 consecutive…Toronto Star
  • 17 Oct Unranked Auburn upsets top-ranked Georgia with walk-off field goal, marking wild feat not seen in 36 yearsAuburn defeated top-ranked Georgia with a last-second field goal, marking the first time since 1990 that the number one team lost back-to-back games to unranked opponents. The game saw Georgia build an early lead but struggle afterward as Auburn scored 24 unanswered points before rallying for their final score in the closing seconds. This upset drops Georgia from the top spot and could open the way for other teams…Fox News

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