ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Alex McPherson kicked a game-winning 34-yard field goal as time expired and Auburn, led by quarterback Byrum Brown’s dominant running game, upset No. 1 Georgia 27-24. Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton led a long game-tying touchdown drive in the fourth quarter but lost a fumble with 58 seconds remaining and the Bulldogs driving for a potential go-ahead field goal. Stockton, who also threw two interceptions, fumbled on a run from the Auburn 46. Safety Sylvester Smith-Reed recovered for the Tigers at the Auburn 44. A roughing-the-passer penalty on Georgia’s Gabe Harris Jr. helped set up McPherson’s game-winning kick.
UNDATED (AP) — College football has never experienced a Saturday like this. Five of the top seven teams in the AP Top 25 lost on the same day in the regular season for the first time in history. The last time anything even remotely close happened was on Jan. 2, 1989, according to Sportradar. Shakeup Saturday was driven by the Southeastern Conference, with No. 1 Georgia, No. 6 Alabama and No. 7 Texas going down as touchdown or more favorites. No. 2 Notre Dame (at No. 8 BYU) and fifth-ranked Indiana (against No. 4 Ohio State) also lost. The chaos cleared a path for No. 3 Miami to take over the top poll spot.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. threw two touchdowns to Lacota Dippre in his first career start, Jadan Baugh scored a fourth quarter touchdown and the Gators rallied to beat No. 7 Texas 27-24 and hand the Longhorns their second consecutive loss. Florida had risen as high as No. 8 after a 4-0 start under first-year coach Jon Sumrall before consecutive blowout losses, but delivered what could be a season-saving victory. Texas rose to No. 1 after a 4-0 start but has now lost consecutive regular-season games for the first time since 2021. The Gators defense shut down Texas quarterback Arch Manning and the Longhorns offense.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — DeSean Bishop rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns, lifting No. 14 Tennessee over No. 6 Alabama 26-10. The Crimson Tide have lost consecutive regular-season games for the first time since 2007 after also losing to No. 1 Georgia last week. The Volunteers relied on a stout defense and the steady play of quarterback George MacIntyre to win their third straight game. Alabama had just 201 yards of total offense, including 54 rushing, and turned the ball over four times. Tennessee has won three of its last five games against Alabama following a run of 15 consecutive defeats. All three of those wins game at home.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Kenny Minchey threw two touchdown passes, Jordan Castell returned an interception 41 yards for a score and No. 15 Kentucky rallied in the second half to beat Oklahoma 21-13 on Saturday night and move into a tie for the Southeastern Conference lead. Kentucky (6-1, 4-1 SEC) has won five straight, and pulled even with No. 1 Georgia after the Bulldogs lost to Auburn. The Wildcats intercepted Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer four times. Castell’s late score sealed the win, but the first of Ty Bryant’s two picks breathed life into Kentucky, which trailed 13-7 with time winding down in the third quarter and struggled to move the ball up until then.
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Gunner Stockton’s two interceptions which matched his total for the first six games of the season were painful for the Georgia quarterback. A lost fumble with less than a minute remaining was even worse. From the very first snap, when he hit the turf helmet-first, forcing a medical timeout that meant he had to miss at least one play, Stockton suffered a game he’s rather forget in No. 1 Georgia’s 27-24 loss to Auburn. Stockton lost a fumble on a run from the Auburn 46 with 58 seconds remaining. Auburn's recovery set up the Tigers' winning field goal.
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Trinidad Chambliss threw for three touchdowns and ran for another Saturday as No. 9 Mississippi beat No. 13 Missouri 31-3. Ole Miss (5-1, 3-1 SEC) was never seriously threatened after trailing 3-0 in the opening 10 minutes. Chambliss had a five-yard touchdown run and finished 20-of-36 passing for 241 yards, including touchdown passes of 10, 21 and 17 yards to Caleb Odom, Horatio Fields and Caleb Cunningham. Missouri (5-2, 2-2) trailed 21-3 at halftime and did not reach the red zone in the second half until the final two minutes. Jamal Roberts, after consecutive 200-plus yards rushing performances, rushed for 39 yards on 20 carries.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Arkansas beats Vanderbilt 31-21 on Saturday night, snapping a 14-game Southeastern Conference losing streak. Miguel Mitchell and Joker Johnson each had an interception to help secure the win. Johnson's 25-yard pick-6 in the first quarter gave Arkansas an early lead. The Razorbacks' run game was strong, with 187 yards total. Cam Settles ran for 45 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback KJ Jackson added 58 yards rushing and an 8-yard touchdown run. Vanderbilt's Jared Curtis passed for 274 yards, but Arkansas' defense held strong. The Razorbacks celebrate their first SEC win since 2024.
