Auburn Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs — 2026-10-17 Game Analysis

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ESPN game file

Auburn Tigers27atGeorgia Bulldogs24Recap

Q1 12:03TDUGADwight Phillips Jr. 15 Yd Run (Peyton Woodring Kick)0–7
Q1 6:49TDUGALawson Luckie 24 Yd pass from Gunner Stockton (Peyton Woodring Kick)0–14
Q1 3:07TDAUBKeshaun Singleton 24 Yd pass from Christian Neptune (Alex McPherson Kick)7–14
Q2 6:32TDAUBChas Nimrod 9 Yd pass from Byrum Brown (Alex McPherson Kick)14–14
Q2 1:20FGAUBAlex McPherson 49 Yd Field Goal17–14
Q3 11:28TDAUBByrum Brown 5 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)24–14
Q4 14:15FGUGAPeyton Woodring 42 Yd Field Goal24–17
Q4 2:58TDUGALondon Humphreys 4 Yd pass from Gunner Stockton (Peyton Woodring Kick)24–24
Q4 0:00FGAUBAlex McPherson 34 Yd Field Goal27–24

Recap

The Auburn Tigers defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 27-24 on October 17, 2026, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. Alex McPherson made a 34-yard field goal as time expired to beat the nation's No. 1 team.

Georgia opened a 14-0 lead before Auburn answered with 24 consecutive points. The Tigers led 17-14 at halftime and began the second half with a 9-play, 76-yard touchdown drive.

The Bulldogs recovered from that stretch and tied the score at 24 with 2:58 remaining. Auburn then escaped a second-and-20 situation at its own 7-yard line before eventually punting.

The decisive opportunity came when Cody Sigler forced a fumble. Sylvester Smith-Reed recovered the ball at Auburn's 44-yard line. The Tigers advanced to Georgia's 19 before McPherson delivered the winning kick.

Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown finished with 150 passing yards and 115 rushing yards. Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton passed for 272 yards. The Tigers' final possession settled a rivalry game that had swung from Georgia's early control to Auburn's comeback.

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Game stats

Statistic	Auburn Tigers	Georgia Bulldogs
First downs	23	24
Total yards	366	440
Net passing yards	174	327
Rushing yards	192	113
Third-down conversions	6-16	6-12
Fourth-down conversions	2-2	0-0
Turnovers	0	3
Penalties–yards	11-85	4-60
Time of possession	29:33	30:27

Auburn Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs — NCAA Game Analysis

Auburn Tigers defeated Georgia Bulldogs 27–24, a 3-point margin. Georgia Bulldogs led in total offense, 440 to 366. Auburn Tigers led in rushing yards, 192 to 113. Auburn Tigers committed fewer turnovers, 0 to 3. Auburn Tigers converted 6 of 16 third downs; Georgia Bulldogs converted 6 of 12.

Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.

Lineup

These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.

Auburn Tigers

Passing

#17Byrum Brown
#8Christian Neptune
#10Tristan Ti'a

Rushing

#17Byrum Brown
#23Jeremiah Cobb
#29Omar Mabson II
#6Bryce Cain
Team

Receiving

#5Chas Nimrod
#11Keshaun Singleton
#19Jake Johnson
#4Jeremiah Koger
#82Arlis Boardingham
#9DeShawn Spencer
#29Omar Mabson II
#23Jeremiah Cobb

Defense

#9Elijah Melendez
#16Bryce Deas
#5Eric Winters
#4Rayshawn Pleasant
#22Andre Jordan Jr.
#3AnQuon Fegans
#8Kaleb Harris
#0Sylvester Smith-Reed
#95Jourdin Crawford
#6De'Marcus Riddick
#11Darrion Smith
#96Malik Autry
#1Champ Anthony
#90Nate Johnson
#10Walter Mathis Jr.
#94Cody Sigler
#15Da'Shawn Womack
#41Jared Smith
#13Chris Murray
#35Dallas Walker IV

Georgia Bulldogs

Passing

#14Gunner Stockton
#12Ryan Puglisi

Rushing

#20Dwight Phillips Jr.
#14Gunner Stockton
#3Nate Frazier

Receiving

#81Craig Dandridge
#1Talyn Taylor
#7Lawson Luckie
#0Sacovie White-Helton
#16London Humphreys
#20Dwight Phillips Jr.
#8Landon Roldan
#3Nate Frazier
#9Ethan Barbour
#24Bo Walker

Defense

#5Raylen Wilson
#9Chris Cole
#14Rasean Dinkins
#12Ja'Marley Riddle
#19Justin Williams
#3Quintavius Johnson
#0Gabe Harris Jr.
#95Nnamdi Ogboko
#7Khalil Barnes
#8Demello Jones
#15Khamari Brooks
#90Elijah Griffin
#81Josh Horton
#44Jordan Hall
#38Anthony Lonon Jr.
#24Braylon Conley
#42Nick Abrams II
#1Ellis Robinson IV

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