Watch Auburn Tigers teammates lift Alex McPherson after walking off Georgia
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Alex McPherson came to the rescue for the Auburn Tigers as his teammates celebrated his game-winning field goal to beat the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs 27-24 on Saturday night.
Auburn had a 3-2 record after the first five games of the season, preparing for a big clash with No. 1 Georgia. Both teams traded blows throughout the game, but the Tigers locked in to have the upper hand over the Bulldogs.
The game went down to the wire as Auburn put itself in position to walk off the game with a field goal. McPherson was more than ready for the moment, converting the 34-yard field goal to send his teammates in a frenzy and lift him up in the air.
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ALEX MCPHERSON FOR THE WIN! Follow Auburn’s kicker after he lifts the Tigers to an upset over #1 Georgia #WarEaglepic.twitter.com/7QjmgYL3Lq
— Auburn Tigers | AL.com (@aldotcomTigers) October 18, 2026
How Alex McPherson, Auburn performed against Georgia
Getting a win over the No. 1 team in the country significantly boosts a team’s chances of being a CFP contender. That is certainly the case for Alex McPherson and Auburn, who will most definitely see their name in the next AP Top 25 poll.
Georgia got off to a good start, leading 14-7 after the first quarter. Auburn fought back by scoring 17 straight points while holding the Bulldogs scoreless throughout the second and third periods. Georgia tried to take back control, but McPherson put an end to their rally with the game-winning field goal.
Byrum Brown enjoyed an active night as a passer and rusher. He completed 15 out of 26 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown while rushing 26 times for 115 yards and a touchdown.
Jeremiah Cobb had a decent showing in the run game with 13 carries for 61 yards. Chas Nimrod shined in the receiving corps with six catches for 60 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, Keshaun Singleton came next with three receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown.
The Tigers will look forward to their next matchup, being at home. They host the No. 22 LSU Tigers in Week 8 as kickoff commences on Oct. 24 at 12 p.m. ET.
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