Auburn Upsets No. 1 Georgia on McPherson’s Last-Second Field Goal
Alex McPherson kicked a 34-yard field goal as time expired, leading Auburn to a 27-24 upset victory over No. 1 Georgia in Athens, Georgia.
Rochester, NY, October 17, 2026 —
Auburn defeated No. 1 Georgia 27-24 in Athens, Georgia, after Alex McPherson made a 34-yard field goal as time expired. The kick decided the game and gave Auburn an upset victory over the top-ranked team.
The final score put Auburn ahead by three points. The available information identifies McPherson’s field goal as the game’s closing score, but does not provide details about the drive that set up the attempt, the teams’ earlier scoring or the sequence of lead changes.
Georgia’s ranking and home location frame the result: Auburn won on the road against a team ranked No. 1. The information provided does not specify the date of the game, the season, either team’s record, attendance or the names of other players involved in the scoring.
No further details were provided about the circumstances of the kick, including how much time remained when the attempt began or whether the game had been tied before McPherson scored. The result, score and final play are the reported facts: Auburn won 27-24, and McPherson’s 34-yard field goal as time expired secured the victory in Athens.
Story summarized from the original created by CHARLES ODUM, Associated Press on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.
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