Auburn stuns Georgia, gets sixth win over a No. 1-ranked team in school history
Auburn has taken down a No. 1 team before.
Auburn stunned Georgia on Saturday, marking the Tigers' sixth win over a No. 1-ranked team in school history. As underdogs, Auburn entered the game at Sanford Stadium with a 19.5-point deficit. Despite falling behind 14-0 in the first quarter, Auburn showed remarkable resilience in the second and third quarters, scoring 24 unanswered points to lead 24-14.
Quarterback Byrum Brown contributed both a touchdown pass and a rushing touchdown. However, Georgia's offense rose to the occasion in the fourth quarter, with quarterback Gunnar Stockton orchestrating two scoring drives, including a crucial four-yard touchdown pass to London Humphreys that tied the game at 24. Georgia's defense then forced an Auburn punt, leaving the Tigers with a chance for an easy field goal.
However, Stockton fumbled on the following play, but Auburn recovered. Junior quarterback Alex McPherson, Evan McPherson's brother, kicked a 34-yard field goal to secure the upset victory. This win secures Auburn's first triumph over No. 1 Georgia since 1942 and their sixth overall win against a No. 1 ranked team. The game was held in Columbus, Ga., with Auburn led by head coach Jack Meagher and Georgia under the leadership of head coach Wally Butts.
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