Georgia holds off Alabama for first regular-season win since 2007
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Last updated Oct 11, 2026
No. 2 Georgia defeated No. 6 Alabama 20-17 on October 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa. Georgia led in the final moments, with Gunner Stockton effectively managing the clock and Peyton Woodring kicking the game-winning field goal with five minutes remaining. This victory marks Georgia's first regular-season win over Alabama in Tuscaloosa since 2007. Following the win, Georgia is expected to become the new No. 1 team in the Associated Press poll after No. 1 Texas lost to Oklahoma.
- •Georgia outlasts Alabama 20-17 on October 10, 2026
- •Peyton Woodring's late field goal clinches the victory
- •First regular-season win for Georgia in Tuscaloosa since 2007
- •Georgia expected to rise to No. 1 in AP poll after Texas loss
- •Gunner Stockton helped run out the clock effectively.
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Dwight Phillips Jr. and No. 2 Georgia run past No. 6 Alabama 20-17 in an SEC clash
- 3:11 AMYahoo Sports — No. 2 Georgia defeats No. 6 Alabama, first regular-season win in series since 2007
"It was Georgia’s third win over Alabama in their last 11 meetings — and first in the regular season since 2007.
"No. 2 Georgia held on to defeat No. 6 Alabama on Saturday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 3:43 AMDwight Phillips Jr. and No. 2 Georgia run past No. 6 Alabama 20-17 in an SEC clash
It was Georgia’s third win over Alabama in their last 11 meetings — and first in the regular season since 2007.
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 3:11 AMNo. 2 Georgia defeats No. 6 Alabama, first regular-season win in series since 2007
No. 2 Georgia held on to defeat No. 6 Alabama on Saturday night.
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