Georgia beats Alabama 20-17 in Tuscaloosa

Georgia defeated Alabama 20-17 on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as the Bulldogs moved to 6-0 and ended a long regular-season drought against the Crimson Tide, according to al.com and USA Today.

The loss dropped Alabama to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in the SEC, while Georgia improved to 6-0 and 4-0 in conference play. According to al.com, Peyton Woodring kicked the winning field goal with 5:25 remaining.

USA Today reported that Georgia overcame a 14-10 halftime deficit with a strong fourth-quarter performance. The Bulldogs secured the win after forcing an Alabama punt and running out the final 3:10.

Gunner Stockton directed Georgia’s offense with an efficient passing performance, completing 18 of 22 attempts for 249 yards and one touchdown, according to USA Today.

The Bulldogs also produced 206 rushing yards despite missing two starters, with Dwight Phillips leading the ground attack with 120 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries, according to USA Today.

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell kept the Crimson Tide competitive, finishing 16-for-30 with 185 passing yards and one touchdown, according to USA Today.

Alabama built its halftime advantage through an 80-yard, 12-play drive that ended with Russell scoring on a 1-yard run, according to USA Today. The Crimson Tide managed only a third-quarter field goal after halftime.

Al.com reported that Alabama had chances late after entering Georgia territory, but the offense could not regain possession after a fourth-quarter punt. The Bulldogs ended the game after Alabama was penalized for a personal foul.

The victory marked Georgia’s first regular-season win at Alabama since 2007 and its second consecutive victory over the Crimson Tide, including last season’s SEC championship game, according to al.com.

According to al.com, Alabama’s offensive line consistency and defensive execution remain areas needing improvement after the defeat. Georgia’s win positioned the Bulldogs for a likely No. 1 ranking after Texas lost to Oklahoma, as reported by USA Today.