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

Terre Haute, IN, October 17, 2026 —

Alex McPherson’s 34-yard field goal as time expired gave Auburn a 27-24 victory over No. 1 Georgia in Athens, Georgia. The kick decided the game and left Auburn with a three-point win over the top-ranked Bulldogs.

The reported final score was Auburn 27, Georgia 24. McPherson’s field goal was the decisive play identified in the available account. It came from 34 yards, and the kick was made as time expired. No other scoring plays or game events were provided.

The result was recorded in Athens, Georgia, where Georgia was playing when it fell to Auburn. The account identifies Georgia as No. 1 but does not specify the ranking system or provide further information about either team’s standing. It also does not state the date or season of the game.

Details about how the teams reached the final score are not available in the summary. It does not identify the teams’ earlier scoring, describe the final possession, or say how McPherson’s attempt was set up. No player statistics beyond the field goal, team records, attendance figures or coach comments were provided.

Based on the information available, the outcome is clear: Auburn beat No. 1 Georgia by three points, with McPherson’s 34-yard kick at the end of the game supplying the winning margin. Further context about the contest cannot be established from the reported details.

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

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