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Auburn Upsets #1 Georgia for First Win in Athens Since 2005

October 17, 2026

#1 Georgia scored 14 in the first 8 minutes. Auburn responded by scoring 24 unanswered points to lead 24-14 in the third quarter.

Alex McPherson hit a 34-yard field goal as time expired to claim Auburn’s first win in Athens, GA, since 2005.

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