Georgia ends Alabama’s Tuscaloosa drought

What Happened

Georgia beat Alabama 20–17 in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Oct. 10, ending the Bulldogs’ losing streak there since 2007 as bottles and cans flew toward Georgia players leaving the field. “What a great college football game, great atmosphere. I've been in a bunch of those with them and they all seem similar, you know, just physical game back and forth, some critical calls, critical situations. You could go back and look at hundreds of them on there,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said. The three-point win came with a disputed ending. Officials did not call pass interference on an apparent end-zone play that could have put Alabama in field-goal range with a chance to tie. Officials have not said whether the play was formally reviewed or acknowledged. The frustration continued after the final whistle. Video showed bottles, cans and other trash on the ground as Georgia players walked off, and Bulldogs coaches told them to put their helmets back on. It is not known whether any fans were identified or disciplined. The game proceeded after Hurricane Isaias came ashore and President Donald Trump canceled his attendance so first responders could prepare for potential storm emergencies. Georgia will host Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 17. Alabama’s next game is at Tennessee that afternoon, with the Crimson Tide now needing a response after its first loss of the season.

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