Georgia falls to Auburn, slips to fifth in AP Poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 12:38 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Georgia lost to unranked Auburn 27-24 in a college football game on October 17, 2026, marking their first defeat of the season. The Bulldogs struggled throughout and will now drop from the top position to fifth in the AP Poll. With two weeks to regroup, Georgia will prepare for a matchup against #20 Florida during the Cocktail Party. Auburn's victory adds to the intensity of the rivalry as both teams navigate the season.
- •Georgia loses to Auburn 27-24 on October 17, 2026.
- •Bulldogs drop from #1 to #5 in the AP Poll.
- •Next up for Georgia is a game against #20 Florida.
- •Auburn's win intensifies rivalry dynamics.
- 12:38 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 College Football Polls: Week 8
"AP Poll Georgia Update It’s a rivalry again. Georgia played uncharacteristically poorly for the majority of the game, leading to their first loss of the season 27-24 against unranked Auburn. The loss saw the Dawgs slip from #1 to #5 in the AP Poll. They’ll have two weeks to address the poor play ahead of […]
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