Georgia wins tight battle over Alabama, takes control of SEC race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 11:50 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Georgia defeated Alabama 20-17 on the road, solidifying its lead in the SEC title race. The Bulldogs, who are now 4-0 in SEC play, remain the only undefeated team in the conference. In other notable SEC matchups, Oklahoma upset Texas, Kentucky edged LSU in overtime, and Missouri claimed a 27-6 victory over Texas A&M. The results impacted standings as teams jockey for playoff positions.
- •Georgia improves to 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the SEC.
- •Alabama holds a 5-1 overall record after the loss.
- •Oklahoma stunned Texas in a significant rivalry matchup.
- •Kentucky won against LSU in overtime with a two-point conversion.
- •Missouri's win puts them in contention for the SEC championship.
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"Georgia takes control of the SEC title race after beating Alabama while Oklahoma pulls off a massive upset over Texas.
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