TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Dwight Phillips Jr. ran for 120 yards, Bo Walker added 69 extra and Georgia staked its declare to a No. 1 rating with a 20-17 victory at No. 6 Alabama on Saturday evening.
Gunnar Stockton accounted for each of Georgia’s touchdowns, one passing and one other speeding.
The second-ranked Bulldogs completed with 206 yards on the bottom — regardless of enjoying with out main rusher Nate Frazier — within the newest showdown between the 2 Southeastern Convention heavyweights. It was Georgia’s third win over Alabama of their final 11 conferences — and first within the common season since 2007.
This one was performed regardless of Hurricanes Isaias coming ashore Friday evening. Bryant-Denny Stadium was packed — President Trump determined to not attend — and the end result ought to vault Georgia to the highest spot within the AP Prime 25. No. 1 Texas misplaced to Oklahoma within the Pink River Rivalry.
Nobody ought to have been stunned to see Georgia and Alabama shuttle. The sport was determined within the last minutes — and in controversial vogue.
Officers declined to throw a flag on Georgia security JK Bolden after what seemed to be a transparent pass-interference penalty. Bolden sacked Keelon Russell on the subsequent play, knocking Alabama out of field-goal vary.
The Crimson Tide (5-1, 3-1) hoped to get the ball again, however cornerback Dijon Lee drew a private foul penalty that allowed the Bulldogs (6-0, 4-0) to expire the clock.
Stockton accomplished 18 of twenty-two passes for 249 yards, with a landing and an interception.
Keelon Russell accomplished 16 of 30 passes for 185 yards, with a landing. He additionally ran for 41 yards.
The takeaway
Georgia: A highway win over the sixth-ranked Crimson Tide offers the Bulldogs a robust case to maneuver atop Sunday’s AP Prime 25.
Alabama: The Crimson Tide stays in playoff competition however missed a possibility to take management of the SEC race.
Up subsequent
Georgia hosts Auburn within the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry subsequent Saturday.
Alabama performs at No. 15 Tennessee subsequent Saturday within the rivalry often called “The Third Saturday in October.”
