Overview
- Auburn won 27-24 on a 34-yard Alex McPherson field goal as time expired after a late turnover recovery, completing the comeback in Athens on Saturday.
- Quarterback Byrum Brown produced a dual-threat breakout with 265 total yards and two touchdowns while committing no turnovers, driving Auburn’s 24-point response after a 14-0 deficit.
- Georgia turned the ball over three times, including two interceptions and a fumble by QB Gunner Stockton with 58 seconds left that Auburn recovered at its 44-yard line to set up the winning kick.
- The result ends Auburn’s nine-game skid to Georgia, snaps Georgia’s 53-game streak versus unranked teams, and marks Golesh’s first major signature win for a program seeking a turnaround.
- Georgia enters a bye week to address ball security, conditioning and depth concerns while Auburn returns home to host LSU next weekend, a result that highlights growing parity in the SEC.