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Auburn shocks No. 1 Georgia in Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry

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Georgia cheerleaders participate in the Dawg Walk before Georgia hosts Auburn in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (right) greets fans in the Dawg Walk before Georgia hosts Auburn in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall participates in the Dawg Walk before Georgia hosts Auburn in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia players participate in the Dawg Walk before Georgia hosts Auburn in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie catches a 24-yard receiving touchdown during the first quarter against Alabama in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Craig Dandridge Jr. is tackled by Auburn defensive back Champ Anthony (front right) after a reception by Dandridge during the first quarter in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (right) celebrates his 24-yard receiving touchdown during the first quarter against Alabama in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Auburn wide receiver Christian Neptune (right) throws a touchdown pass against Georgia defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye (second from right) and Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (third from left) during the first quarter in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Auburn wide receiver Keshaun Singleton (center) catches a touchdown pass against Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle (12) during the first quarter in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center) attempts a pass during the second quarter against Auburn in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart urges Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (left) back in the game for a field goal attempt during the second quarter against Auburn in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia kicker Peyton Woodring (center) reacts after missing a field goal attempt during the second quarter against Auburn in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown (second from left) gets by the pressure from Georgia defensive lineman JJ Hanne (second from right) during the second quarter in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown gets by the tackle of Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle during the second quarter in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown (right) and Auburn wide receiver Chas Nimrod (left) celebrate their touchdown during the second quarter against Georgia in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia’s Chris Cole and Jordan Hall attempt to block as Auburn kicker Alex McPherson kicks the game winning 34-yard field goal as time expires in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Auburn won 27-24. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Auburn kicker Alex McPherson celebrates with Auburn punter Hudson Kaak after McPherson kicked the game winning 34-yard field goal as time expires against Georgia in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Auburn won 27-24. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Auburn kicker Alex McPherson celebrates with teammates after McPherson kicked the game winning 34-yard field goal as time expires against Georgia in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Auburn won 27-24. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart jogs off of the field after their 27-24 loss to Auburn in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall walks off of the field after their 27-24 loss to Auburn in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Jae Lamar (right) consoles Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. (left) after their 27-24 loss to Auburn in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton fumbles the ball on a carry during the fourth quarter against Auburn in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Auburn would recover the fumble for a turnover. Georgia lost to Auburn 27-24. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Auburn defensive back Sylvester Smith-Reed (left) celebrates recovering a fumble by Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (not pictured) during the fourth quarter in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia lost to Auburn 27-24. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton is tackled by Auburn defensive back AnQuon Fegans (left) and Auburn defensive back Rayshawn Pleasant on a run during the fourth quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Auburn won 27-24. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia fans react after Georgia’s 27-24 loss to Auburn in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia fans react after Georgia’s 27-24 loss to Auburn in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Auburn head coach Alex Golesh celebrates with family members after their 27-24 win against Georgia in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Auburn head coach Alex Golesh celebrates with players after their 27-24 win against Georgia in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Georgia cheerleaders participate in the Dawg Walk before Georgia hosts Auburn in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC) (Jason Getz/AJC)

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