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Auburn coach Alex Golesh shares heartfelt moment with son after win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 11:44 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Auburn coach Alex Golesh shares heartfelt moment with son after win

Summary

Auburn football secured a significant upset against No. 1 Georgia, winning 27-24 on October 17 at Sanford Stadium. After trailing 14-0 in the first quarter, Auburn scored 24 unanswered points. Georgia tied the game late, but a fumble led to Auburn's game-winning field goal. Coach Alex Golesh shared an emotional moment on the field with his son Barrett, who had been confident in the victory. This win ends a nine-game losing streak to Georgia.

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•Auburn defeats No. 1 Georgia 27-24 in a thrilling game.
•Auburn trailed 14-0 before scoring 24 unanswered points.
•The victory marks Auburn's first win over Georgia in ten games.
•Coach Alex Golesh celebrated with his son Barrett post-game.
•Auburn is now 4-2 this season, closing in on last year's win total.

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11:44 PMYahoo Sports — 'We're on the field, bro': Alex Golesh has heartfelt moment with son after win vs Georgia

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In a post-game interview with ESPN, Auburn coach Alex Golesh shared a touching moment with his son after the Tigers upset No. 1 Georgia:
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