Georgia holds off Alabama for 20-17 victory in college football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 20-17 on October 11, 2026, achieving their first regular-season win against Alabama since 2007. Georgia, now ranked No. 1, turned the game around after a 14-10 halftime deficit. Peyton Woodring kicked a 23-yard field goal for the go-ahead score late in the game. Key performances included Dwight Phillips Jr., who rushed for 120 yards, and Gunner Stockton, who excelled on third downs. Georgia's defense constrained Alabama's quarterback Keelon Russell to 185 passing yards, sealing the game with a critical sack.
- •Georgia's victory followed a 14-10 halftime deficit
- •Peyton Woodring made a crucial late-field goal
- •Dwight Phillips Jr. rushed for 120 yards
- •Gunner Stockton converted six third downs efficiently
- •Georgia's defense limited Keelon Russell to 185 yards
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Takeaways from Georgia's 20-17 win over Alabama
"The Georgia Bulldogs earned a 20-17 win against Alabama that put them as the No. 1 team in the nation. Here are the biggest takeaways from the win.
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