Georgia hands Alabama first loss with 20-17 win

Georgia beat Alabama 20-17 in Tuscaloosa on October 10, ending both teams’ unbeaten starts and handing the Crimson Tide its first loss of the season. The Bulldogs improved to 6-0 overall and 4-0 in Southeastern Conference play, while Alabama fell to 5-1 and 3-1, according to the postgame account. Georgia took the lead for good when kicker Peyton Woodring made a 23-yard field goal with 5:25 remaining, the account reported. An Alabama personal foul then helped Georgia run out the clock and secure the win. Alabama led 14-10 at halftime after recovering an early Georgia fumble and scoring two touchdowns late in the first half. Quarterback Keelon Russell connected with tight end Marshall Pritchett for a 22-yard touchdown, and running back EJ Crowell added a rushing score. Georgia’s first-half touchdown came on a 20-yard pass from Gunner Stockton to London Humphreys. Stockton threw an interception in the second quarter, but Alabama did not convert the turnover into points. Georgia regained the lead after halftime, with Stockton finishing a 75-yard drive on a 14-yard rushing touchdown. Alabama tied the game with a field goal in the third quarter.