Kirk Herbstreit comments on controversial Alabama-Georgia ending
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 5:46 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
During Saturday's game between Alabama and Georgia in Tuscaloosa, Georgia won 20-17 amid controversy. A critical non-call for pass interference late in the game, involving Alabama's Rico Scott and Georgia's KJ Bolden, drew significant attention. ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit expressed his views on the contentious play, suggesting it influenced the outcome. Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer also addressed the missed call and its implications for the game's officiating. The match featured another tense moment when Alabama's Dijon Lee received a penalty that impacted the closing minutes.
- •Georgia won 20-17 against Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
- •Controversial non-call for pass interference shaped final moments.
- •Kirk Herbstreit reacted, emphasizing the impact of key plays.
- •Kalen DeBoer criticized the officials for the non-call.
- •Dijon Lee received a costly penalty late in the game.
- 5:46 AMYahoo Sports — Kirk Herbstreit Breaks Silence on Controversial Alabama-Georgia Ending
"Saturday’s matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs was one of the more highly anticipated games of the college football season.And it more than delivered on entertainment value.Georgia escaped Tuscaloosa with a 20-17 win, but it wasn’t without drama.There were two defining moments that seemingly determined the outcome of the game. Perhaps none […] The post Kirk Herbstreit Breaks Silence on Controversial Alabama-Georgia Ending appeared first on HEAVY.
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