No. 2 Georgia defeats No. 6 Alabama, first regular-season win in series since 2007
No. 2 Georgia held on to defeat No. 6 Alabama on Saturday night.
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 10: In a dramatic showdown at Bryant Denny Stadium, No. 2 Georgia emerged victorious over No. 6 Alabama, securing the Dawgs' first regular-season win against the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa since 2007. Quarterback Gunner Stockton manned the helm for Georgia, skillfully guiding the offense to a crucial 20-17 triumph.
As the final minutes ticked away, Georgia's defense proved to be the difference-maker, compelling Alabama to punt. With just five minutes remaining on the clock, Gunner Stockton orchestrated a game-winning field goal by Peyton Woodring, sealing Georgia's hard-fought victory. The win places Georgia in a prime position to ascend to the No. 1 spot in the latest Associated Press poll, following No. 1 Texas' loss to Oklahoma.
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