Auburn Shocks No. 1 Georgia in Heartbreaking Finish

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Auburn delivered a stunning upset to No. 1 Georgia, ending the Bulldogs’ 53-game winning streak against unranked opponents with a last-second 34-yard field goal by kicker Alex McPherson. The Tigers claimed a 27-24 victory in Athens, sending shockwaves through the college football landscape.

ICE IN HIS VEINS 🧊 @AlexMc83 https://t.co/NIlE0v2wgR

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Bear Golesh, the son of Auburn head coach Alex Golesh, got the chance to celebrate on the field after the Tigers’ dramatic win. Golesh, who had asked his father earlier in the week if he could join him on the field if the Tigers won, was rewarded with a moment of glory after the game.

One game at a time 🦅

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This victory marks Auburn’s first win in Athens since 2005, a significant milestone for the program. The win also came as a surprise to Georgia, which had previously dominated unranked teams. Golesh praised his team and coaches, emphasizing the importance of patience and progress.

AND AN IMMACULATE DOUBLE EAGLE 🦅 https://t.co/neGH4hUi01

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Clay Travis of Sport & State noted that with Georgia’s loss, there are no more unbeaten teams in the Southern Conference, making the second half of the college football season wide open.

Auburn beats Georgia and there are no unbeaten teams left in the SEC. And there is only one unbeaten team left in the Big Ten — UCLA. College football is now the NFL, any given Saturday anything can happen, undefeated teams are going to become extraordinarily rare.

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Georgia’s emotional win last week against Alabama had left the Bulldogs fatigued, and the Tigers capitalized on that. After falling behind 14-0, Auburn mounted a 24-point comeback, eventually tying the game at 24 in the fourth quarter.

GUNNER STOCKTON FUMBLES AUBURN BALL https://t.co/V9p0U1KTqj

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With just a minute left and the ball in Georgia’s territory, quarterback Gunner Stockton fumbled the ball off his teammate’s back, giving Auburn great field position. The Tigers then drove inside the red zone before McPherson’s game-winning kick.

Tennessee whipped Alabama’s ass all day long. Given the opponent, this is the most dominant win of the Josh Heupel era. Congrats to Tennessee boy George McIntyre & what about that defense and Desean Bishop?! Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em! https://t.co/5FvZseiQvX

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Meanwhile, Alabama watched its in-state rival celebrate in Athens as it suffered a 26-10 loss to Tennessee. The Tide’s fans and players were left to witness the celebration of a rival’s victory, adding to the drama of the day.