Auburn HC Alex Golesh shares heartwarming moment with son after upsetting Georgia
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Alex Golesh was emotional as he embraced his son after leading the Auburn Tigers to a 27-24 win over the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday evening.
Golesh is going through the fourth season of his head coaching career, his first with the Tigers. He looks to lead the program to serious success, looking to get the squad to the College Football Playoffs.
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.
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Golesh obtained a historic victory in his head coaching career. He celebrated the achievement during his postgame interview with ESPN, having his son join in on the fun.
“We’re on the field, bro,” Golesh said.
"We're on the field, bro." 🥹
Coach Alex Golesh's son never had a doubt about his dad and Auburn pulling off the upset 🧡 pic.twitter.com/FD3Pw0nJyN
— ESPN (@espn) October 17, 2026
How Alex Golesh, 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 Golesh 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 Alex 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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