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Alabama has 'taken appropriate action' against fan who shoved Georgia linebacker in the helmet after Bulldogs' win

The school said it had identified the fan who yelled at Wilson as he pushed him away after Georgia's 20-17 win.

Alabama claims to have "taken appropriate action" against a fan who was seen pushing Georgia's Raylen Wilson in the helmet following the Bulldogs' victory over the Crimson Tide in Week 6. A video shared on social media captures an irate Alabama supporter making contact with Wilson's helmet and shouting "Let’s go boy, let’s go boy, get the f*** out of here" as Wilson retraces his steps back towards the end zone.

Alabama's athletic department announced to Al.com that they have identified and taken action against the individual involved in the social media videos that emerged post the game. The department emphasized that such behavior is not tolerated. Georgia secured a 20-17 win, which propelled them to the top spot in the AP Top 25 following Texas' loss to Oklahoma earlier in the day.

The Bulldogs sealed the victory thanks to a personal foul penalty on Alabama just before the 2-minute warning, which allowed them to kneel out the remainder of the game.

Earlier in the fourth quarter, officials are believed to have overlooked a clear pass interference penalty on Georgia in the end zone. Following the game, ESPN posted a video on its social media platforms depicting Alabama fans hurling objects onto the field as Georgia players entered the visitor's tunnel. Fans were also seen throwing items at Georgia players as they entered the tunnel after the game.

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