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Georgia Bulldogs Stun Alabama Crimson Tide in Overtime Thriller
27 Sep
Summary
- Georgia Bulldogs overcome 21-7 and 38-30 deficits to win 44-41 in OT
- Gunner Stockton shines with 304 passing yards and 2 TDs for Georgia
- Alabama's Ty Simpson and Ryan Williams impress, but Tide fall short
In a highly anticipated SEC matchup, the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs (3-0) hosted the No. 16 Alabama Crimson Tide (2-1) on September 27, 2025. The Bulldogs faced a daunting task, as they trailed 21-7 and 38-30 at different points in the game, but they refused to give up.
Quarterback Gunner Stockton led the Bulldogs' charge, completing 23 of his 31 passes for 304 yards and two touchdowns. His 28-yard strike to London Humphreys tied the game at 38-38 and sent it to overtime. In the extra period, the Bulldogs prevailed 44-41, extending their impressive home winning streak to 33 games.
Despite the loss, Alabama's Ty Simpson and Ryan Williams put on a show. Simpson completed 41 of his 46 passes in the last two weeks, while Williams caught five passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns against Wisconsin. Lead running back Jam Miller also recovered from injury, providing a boost to the Crimson Tide's offense.
The victory was a significant one for the Bulldogs, as head coach Kirby Smart had previously struggled against Alabama, going 1-6 in his tenure. With this thrilling win, Georgia has firmly established itself as a contender in the SEC and a potential playoff team.
