Byrum Brown rushes for 115 yards, Cody Sigler forces decisive fumble as Tigers end 21-year drought at Sanford Stadium with historic SEC upset.
ATHENS, Ga. | Alex McPherson kicked a 34-yard field goal as time expired, and Auburn stunned No. 1 Georgia 27-24 on Saturday at Sanford Stadium after forcing a critical fumble in the final minute of the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry.
The victory marked Auburn's first win at Georgia since 2005 and just its second road triumph over a top-ranked opponent in program history, the first since 1994.
Auburn (4-2, 2-2 Southeastern Conference) overcame an early 14-point deficit, scored 24 unanswered points and survived a late Georgia comeback before delivering the decisive blow.
With the game tied at 24, defensive lineman Cody Sigler forced Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton to fumble, and Sylvester Smith-Reed recovered at Auburn's 44-yard line. The Tigers advanced to the Georgia 19, setting up McPherson's game-winning kick.
"When they turned it over, I knew my guys were going to get me into range," McPherson said. "Just go out and execute and have their back."
The kick secured Auburn's first walk-off field goal in regulation since Wes Byrum's game-winner against Oregon in the 2010 national championship game.
Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown delivered a dual-threat performance, completing 15 of 26 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown while rushing 26 times for 115 yards and another score.
Brown became just the second Auburn quarterback in the past 40 years to rush for 100 yards against Georgia, joining former Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton.
Georgia (6-1, 4-1 SEC) appeared headed toward another convincing victory after scoring touchdowns on its first two possessions.


