Auburn stun No 1 Georgia on last-gasp field goal as top-ranked teams fall in successive weeks
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.
TL;DR
- Alex McPherson kicked a 34-yard field goal as time expired to give Auburn a 27-24 upset victory over No. 1 Georgia.
- Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown had a dominant running game, rushing for 115 yards and a touchdown.
- This is the second straight week the No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 has lost to an unranked opponent.
- Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton fumbled with 58 seconds remaining, leading to Auburn's game-winning drive.
- Georgia's loss ended streaks of nine straight wins over Auburn and 53 consecutive wins over unranked teams.
- Auburn outrushed Georgia 192-113.
- Georgia coach Kirby Smart cited turnovers and critical penalties as key factors in the loss.