Dwight Phillips Jr. and No. 2 Georgia run past No. 6 Alabama 20-17 in an SEC clash
It was Georgia’s third win over Alabama in their last 11 meetings — and first in the regular season since 2007.
In a thrilling Southeastern Conference showdown, Georgia edged out Alabama 20-17 in a highly anticipated game held at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday night. The Bulldogs' quarterback, Gunnar Stockton, was instrumental in the victory, completing 18 of his 22 passes for 249 yards, including a touchdown and an interception. The game, which took place despite the presence of Hurricane Isaias, saw Georgia's defense step up, denying Alabama the field goal needed in the final moments of the contest.
Despite missing their leading rusher, Nate Frazier, Georgia still managed to rack up 206 total yards on the ground. The win marks the second in the last 11 meetings between the two SEC powerhouses and gives Georgia a strong case to claim the top spot in the AP Top 25. Alabama, although still in playoff contention, had a chance to solidify their position in the SEC race but ultimately missed the opportunity.
The Bulldogs now look set to host Auburn in the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry next Saturday, while Alabama will face off against Tennessee in the highly anticipated "Third Saturday in October" clash.
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