Then-ranked No. 2 Georgia overcame a halftime deficit to defeat No. 6 Alabama 20-17 Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium, in one of the Bulldogs’ biggest wins of the season.
The victory improved Georgia to 6-0 and marked its first regular-season win over Alabama since 2007. It also gave head coach Kirby Smart his first victory in Tuscaloosa against the Crimson Tide.
The Bulldogs leaned on a strong defense, timely plays from quarterback Gunner Stockton, and a breakout night from running back Dwight Phillips Jr. to escape with the three-point win.
Here are some of the numbers that mattered most in Georgia’s victory over Alabama.
120 — Dwight Phillips Jr.’s Rushing Yards
With Nate Frazier and Chauncey Bowens sidelined by injuries, Phillips stepped into the spotlight and delivered.
The sophomore ran for a career-high 120 yards on 17 carries, averaging 7.1 yards per carry. His speed and ability to find running lanes helped Georgia move the ball against a physical Alabama defense.
Phillips entered the game as Georgia’s third option at running back but proved more than capable of handling an increased workload.
81.8% — Gunner Stockton’s Completion Percentage
Stockton was efficient all night, completing 18 of 22 passes for 249 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
His 81.8% completion rate came against an Alabama secondary that entered the matchup with eight interceptions through five games, including four returned for touchdowns.
Stockton also added a rushing touchdown and made several important throws in critical situations.
17 — Points Allowed by Georgia’s Defense
Alabama entered Saturday averaging 49.6 points per game, having scored at least 40 in each of its first five contests.
Georgia held the Crimson Tide to just 17 points, a significant drop from their season average.
The Bulldogs shut out Alabama in the first quarter and consistently pressured quarterback Keelon Russell, keeping the Crimson Tide from finding the offensive rhythm they had earlier in the season.
3 — Second-Half Points Allowed
Georgia’s defense saved some of its best football for the second half.
After surrendering 14 points and 224 yards before halftime, the Bulldogs held Alabama to just three points and 122 yards over the final two quarters.
The Crimson Tide managed a third-quarter field goal but failed to score in the fourth, allowing Georgia to protect its narrow lead.
4 — Georgia’s Sacks Against Alabama
Georgia’s pass rush made life difficult for Russell, recording four sacks and forcing the freshman quarterback to make decisions under pressure.
One of the biggest plays came on Alabama’s opening possession when Joseph Jonah-Ajonye recorded his first career sack and forced a fumble that Quintavius Johnson recovered.
The turnover helped set the tone for Georgia’s defense and prevented Alabama from capitalizing on an early scoring opportunity.
277 — Georgia’s Points Through Six Games
Despite scoring a season-low 20 points against Alabama, Georgia established a new program benchmark for scoring through its first six games.
The Bulldogs have scored 277 points this season, surpassing the 1910 team’s previous six-game mark of 270.
Georgia has outscored its opponents 277-84 over six games, averaging more than 32 points per game.
2 — Consecutive Wins Over Alabama
For the first time since the early 2000s, Georgia has defeated Alabama in consecutive meetings.
The Bulldogs followed their 2025 SEC Championship Game win with Saturday’s win in Tuscaloosa, giving Smart his third career victory over the Crimson Tide.
Georgia last won consecutive games against Alabama during a three-game streak that included victories in 2002, 2003 and 2007.
Saturday’s result also kept the Bulldogs unbeaten in SEC play at 4-0 as they prepare to host Auburn in the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry.
