Georgia Topples Alabama in Historic Tuscaloosa Win
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Quarterback Gunner Stockton delivers a clutch performance to lead the Bulldogs to their first victory at Saban Field since 2007.
Georgia defeated Alabama 20-17 on Saturday night, marking the first time the Bulldogs have won in Tuscaloosa since 2007, as Sports Illustrated first reported.
Quarterback Gunner Stockton led the offense, completing 18-of-22 passes for 249 yards and one touchdown, while adding his first rushing touchdown of the season. Sports Illustrated reports that Stockton was particularly effective on third down, completing 9-of-10 passes for 104 yards. Key conversions included throws to Ceaig Dandridge, Talyn Taylor, and tight end Elyiss Williams.
Despite the victory, head coach Kirby Smart noted that Stockton faced challenges, including a batted interception and an underthrown bootleg. Smart told Sports Illustrated that Stockton did not let those mistakes affect him, which allowed the team to remain aggressive. This win represents a rare regular-season victory for Smart over Alabama; he currently holds a 3-7 record against the Crimson Tide, with two of those wins coming in Stockton's starts.
Stockton, a senior from Rabun County, has now provided clutch performances in tight games four times in his career. In addition to Saturday's win, Sports Illustrated cites critical performances against Ole Miss and Tennessee in 2025, as well as the 2024 SEC Championship against Texas.