Georgia edges Alabama amid controversial officiating calls in SEC showdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 3:36 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Georgia won a closely contested game against Alabama 20-17 at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday. The match featured several contentious officiating decisions that left Alabama fans and coaches frustrated. Key moments included an overturned interception for Alabama and a no-call on a potential pass interference in the closing moments, leading to heated discussions on social media regarding the officiating standards in the SEC. The Bulldogs remain undefeated as they navigate the early part of the season and Alabama faces scrutiny over missed opportunities.
- •Georgia wins 20-17 at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 10, 2026.
- •Alabama had an overturned interception call in the third quarter.
- •Officials missed a targeting call on a hit against Alabama's Ryan Coleman-Williams.
- •A crucial pass interference call was not made against Georgia late in the game.
- •Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer expressed frustration with officiating from the sidelines.
- 3:36 AMYahoo Sports — SEC officiating mars Alabama-Georgia game in Bulldogs win: 'THE REFS JUST SCREWED ALABAMA'
"Alabama lost a close game vs. Georgia, but did officials contribute to the Bulldogs' win? Social media reacted to the controversial officiating:
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