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Georgia Bulldogs Edge Alabama 20-17 in SEC Matchup on October 10, 2026

On October 10, 2026, the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs defeated the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide 20-17 in a closely contested Southeastern Conference game in Tuscaloosa, marking Georgia's first regular-season win over Alabama in nearly two decades.

Timeline

  1. 2007-10-06: Georgia last won a regular-season game at Alabama in Tuscaloosa before 2026.
  2. 2026-10-10: Georgia beats Alabama 20-17 in Tuscaloosa during a top SEC clash.

On October 10, 2026, in a high-profile Southeastern Conference (SEC) game, the No. 2 ranked Georgia Bulldogs defeated the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide by a narrow margin of 20-17. The game took place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where Georgia secured its first regular-season victory over Alabama since 2007, snapping a nearly two-decade-long drought at that venue ([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/2026/10/10/georgia-alabama-score/ad35c4fe-c523-11f1-8170-681419af1cc9_story.html?utm_source=openai); [nationalfootballpost.com](https://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2026/10/11/no-2-georgia-finally-breaks-through-in-tuscaloosa-tops-no-6-alabama?utm_source=openai)). [1][4]

The performance of Georgia’s offense was led by quarterback Gunner Stockton, who passed for 249 yards and was responsible for both of Georgia's touchdowns—one via a pass and another on a rushing play. Running back Dwight Phillips Jr. contributed significantly with 120 rushing yards, complementing the Bulldogs' balanced offensive attack ([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/2026/10/10/georgia-alabama-score/ad35c4fe-c523-11f1-8170-681419af1cc9_story.html?utm_source=openai)). [1]

Alabama’s offense was paced by quarterback Keelon Russell, who completed 16 of 30 passes totaling 185 yards and threw one touchdown pass. Running back Trae'shawn Brown led the ground game for Alabama with 90 rushing yards. Despite these efforts, Alabama was unable to overcome Georgia’s defensive stands ([georgiadogs.com](https://georgiadogs.com/sports/football/stats/2026/alabama/boxscore/26392?utm_source=openai)). [2]

Defensively, Georgia had key contributions that shifted momentum, including a forced fumble by defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye early in the game during Alabama’s opening drive. This turnover led to an early field goal for Georgia and set the tone for a defensive battle in the contest ([fox5atlanta.com](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/sports/georgia-claims-thrilling-win-over-alabama-high-stakes-sec-showdown?utm_source=openai)). [3]

With this win, the Bulldogs improved their season record to 6-0, reinforcing their standing as a top contender in the SEC and maintaining strong positioning for postseason considerations. Full game details, including box score and play-by-play, are available on the University of Georgia’s official athletic website ([georgiadogs.com](https://georgiadogs.com/sports/football/stats/2026/alabama/boxscore/26392?utm_source=openai)). [2]

Sources

  1. Dwight Phillips Jr. and No. 2 Georgia run past No. 6 Alabama 20-17 in an SEC clash - The Washington Post
  2. Football vs Alabama on 10/10/2026 - Box Score - University of Georgia Athletics
  3. Georgia claims thrilling win over Alabama in high-stakes SEC showdown | FOX 5 Atlanta
  4. No. 2 Georgia finally breaks through in Tuscaloosa, tops No. 6 Alabama

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