Auburn beats top-ranked Georgia 27-24 on last-second field goal
Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown ran for 115 yards as the Tigers ended Georgia's streak against unranked teams.
KEY POINTS
- Auburn defeated No. 1 Georgia 27-24 on a 34-yard field goal as time expired.
- Byrum Brown ran for 115 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries.
- Georgia's 53-game winning streak against unranked teams ended.
- Gunner Stockton fumbled with 58 seconds remaining after leading a tying drive.
- It was the second straight week the AP Top 25's No. 1 team lost to an unranked foe.
Auburn upset No. 1 Georgia 27-24 on Saturday after Alex McPherson kicked a 34-yard field goal as time expired.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton led a 94-yard tying touchdown drive in the fourth quarter but fumbled with 58 seconds left while driving for a potential go-ahead field goal.
“We're going to build Auburn back to where everybody wants it, one game at a time.”
Byrum Brown ran for 115 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries and added a scoring pass. Auburn outrushed Georgia 192-113.
Georgia's streaks of nine straight wins over Auburn and 53 consecutive wins over unranked teams both ended. The loss also ended the Bulldogs' one-week stay atop the AP Top 25.
Auburn coach Alex Golesh said his team would build the program back one game at a time. Georgia coach Kirby Smart cited three turnovers and critical penalties.
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