Auburn Pulls 27-24 Upset of No. 1 Georgia in Athens
Auburn broke a five‑year losing streak and a 21‑year winless run between the hedges when quarterback Byrum Brown rushed for a touchdown and Alex McPherson’s 34‑yard field goal at the final second gave the Tigers a 27‑24 victory over No. 1 Georgia.
Auburn’s 27‑24 triumph over No. 1 Georgia in Athens snapped five straight losing seasons and a 21‑year stretch without a win between the hedges, turning an otherwise bleak year into a season‑ending highlight.
The game was defined by a 34‑yard field goal from Alex McPherson at the buzzer, a 115‑yard rushing performance and touchdown from quarterback Byrum Brown, and a defensive assault that forced three turnovers, all of which broke Georgia’s day and completed the upset.
Georgia’s first loss of the season was underlined by the Tigers’ command of the field, out‑rushing the Bulldogs 192‑113 and overwhelming them on possession, a testament to Auburn’s build‑up under new head coach Alex Golesh.
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- Trio of turnovers haunts No. 1 Georgia in upset loss vs. Auburnwww.msn.com
- Alex McPherson kicks 34-yard field goal as time expires to lift Auburn over No. 1 Georgia 27-24www.pressdemocrat.com
- Auburn coach fights back tears during emotional moment after wild Georgia upsetwww.msn.com
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Auburn’s upset ended five straight losing seasons and a 21‑year stretch without a win between the hedges.
confirmedAuburn won 27‑24 with a 34‑yard field goal from Alex McPherson as time expired.
confirmedQuarterback Byrum Brown rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown in the Auburn victory.
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