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Georgia beats Alabama 20-17 and takes over as the top team
Georgia beat Alabama 20-17 on the road in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
It was Georgia’s first win there since 2007.
The victory came during a season in which results across the Southeastern Conference have been unpredictable, with several highly ranked teams losing games.
Georgia stood out because it had a veteran quarterback, a strong defense and a coach experienced in preparing for major games.
Quarterback Gunner Stockton led a key touchdown drive after Alabama took a 14-10 halftime lead.
Georgia also won despite missing its top two running backs.
The win puts Georgia at the top of the national rankings, but Alabama is still considered a possible national championship contender.
Georgia beat Alabama 20-17 on the road in Tuscaloosa.
The win was Georgia’s first in Tuscaloosa since 2007.
CBS Sports said Georgia had become the best team in the country.
Georgia played without its top two running backs, Nate Frazier and Chauncey Bowens.
Quarterback Gunner Stockton led an eight-play, 75-yard touchdown drive to open the second half.
- Who
- Georgia and Alabama.
- What
- Georgia beat Alabama 20-17.
- When
- Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Humility is a week away as we saw today.
We did what it took and kept responding and attacking the moments.
Georgia last won a game in Tuscaloosa.
Georgia beat Alabama 20-17 on the road.
Alabama led 14-10.
Stockton led Georgia on an eight-play, 75-yard touchdown drive and scored from 14 yards out.
- Final score
- Georgia 20, Alabama 17
- Venue
- Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Georgia’s previous win in Tuscaloosa
- 2007
- Georgia quarterback
- Gunner Stockton
- Georgia running backs absent
- Nate Frazier and Chauncey Bowens








