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Auburn upsets top-ranked Georgia on walk-off field goal

Outlets agree that Auburn toppled No. 1 Georgia behind a strong rushing attack and a game-ending kick, capitalizing on critical Bulldogs turnovers.

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At a glance

  • Auburn secured an upset over top-ranked Georgia on a field goal as time expired.34
  • Quarterback Byrum Brown led Auburn's offense with a dominant rushing effort.13
  • Georgia suffered critical turnovers, including a late fumble.123

Auburn earned an upset victory over top-ranked Georgia.1234

The contest was decided by a game-winning field goal as time ran out.34

Auburn's offensive production was driven by the running game of quarterback Byrum Brown.13

Georgia was hampered by turnovers, including a costly fumble late in the fourth quarter.123

Where sources agree

  • Auburn upset No. 1 Georgia4 of 4
  • A game-ending field goal decided the win2 of 4
  • Byrum Brown led Auburn's running attack2 of 4
  • Georgia committed a late fumble2 of 4

Who covered this

3 National1 International

Sources

  1. 1ESPNAuburn stuns No. 1 Georgia after Stockton's fumble dooms Bulldogs ↗
  2. 2Yahoo SportsTrio of turnovers haunts No. 1 Georgia in upset loss vs. Auburn ↗
  3. 3The GuardianAuburn stun No 1 Georgia on last-gasp field goal as top-ranked teams fall in successive weeks ↗
  4. 4CBS SportsAuburn takes down Georgia: Tigers score massive upset over No. 1 Bulldogs on walk-off FG ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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