McPherson’s Last-Second Field Goal Gives Auburn 27-24 Upset Over No. 1 Georgia

Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 17, 2026 —

Alex McPherson kicked a 34-yard field goal as time expired, lifting Auburn to a 27-24 upset victory over No. 1 Georgia in Athens, Georgia.

The result gave Auburn a three-point win over the top-ranked Bulldogs. McPherson’s field goal came at the end of the game, according to the information provided. No further details about the drive leading to the kick, the game’s scoring sequence or the teams’ performances were provided.

The available account does not state when the game was played, identify the stadium, or provide attendance figures. It also does not include comments from players or coaches, statistics beyond the final score and field-goal distance, or information about the teams’ records. Those details cannot be confirmed from the information available.

The outcome was described as an upset, with Georgia identified as No. 1. The account does not specify the ranking system or provide additional context about the matchup. It also does not say whether the teams had played each other earlier in the season or describe any implications of the result for later games.

The reported final score was Auburn 27, Georgia 24. McPherson’s 34-yard kick, made as time expired, was the decisive play identified in the summary. No other game events or subsequent developments were included.

Story summarized from the original created by CHARLES ODUM, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.

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