Auburn Upsets No. 1 Georgia on McPherson’s Last-Second Field Goal

Evansville, IN, October 17, 2026 —

Auburn defeated No. 1 Georgia 27-24 in Athens after Alex McPherson made a 34-yard field goal as time expired, according to the available account of the game. The kick decided the result and gave Auburn an upset victory over the top-ranked team.

The summary provided does not include the game date, the stadium, scoring details before the final kick or individual statistics beyond McPherson’s field goal. It also does not describe how Auburn reached field-goal range or how Georgia’s offense performed. Those details are not available here.

The account identifies McPherson as the kicker and gives the distance of the decisive attempt as 34 yards. It does not provide further information about the play, such as the preceding possession or the amount of time remaining before the kick. No quotes from players, coaches or officials were included.

The final score was Auburn 27, Georgia 24. Georgia was identified as No. 1, but the summary does not specify the ranking source or the date on which that ranking applied. Further context about the teams’ records, the broader season or the significance of the result beyond the upset is not provided.

Based on the available information, the outcome and final scoring play are clear, while the circumstances surrounding the game remain limited. The account establishes that McPherson’s kick came as time expired and secured Auburn’s three-point win in Athens.

Story summarized from the original created by CHARLES ODUM, Associated Press on www.tristatehomepage.com, see more information here.

Media gallery