Georgia Beats Alabama 20-17 in Tuscaloosa

Georgia beat No. 6 Alabama 20-17 in Tuscaloosa, handing the Crimson Tide their first loss of the 2026 season and strengthening the Bulldogs’ claim to the No. 1 ranking. Georgia ran for 206 yards despite missing leading rusher Nate Frazier; Dwight Phillips Jr. gained 120 yards, and quarterback Gunnar Stockton accounted for both touchdowns. Alabama supporters criticized several late officiating decisions, including a no-call on a pass to Rico Scott that a television rules analyst said should have been pass interference. A personal-foul penalty on Alabama defensive back Dijon Lee Jr. gave Georgia a crucial first down late, allowing the Bulldogs to run out the clock. Coach Kalen DeBoer and Alabama players called the penalty a costly lapse in discipline and emotional control.