Georgia edges Alabama 20-17 to claim top ranking
Georgia beat Alabama 20-17 in a tight Week 6 game, rising to No. 1 on at least one AP ballot while Miami climbed to No. 2. Three top-ten teams lost that week, leaving the rankings open.
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What happened
Georgia won at Alabama 20-17 in a close Week 6 matchup decided by a late field goal. The result pushed Georgia to No. 1 on at least one AP Top 25 ballot, while Miami moved up to No. 2 on that same ballot. Several ranked teams lost their games that week, including three of the top ten.
Why it matters
Voters in the coaches and AP polls are expected to name a new No. 1 team in the next rankings. Analysts said other top-10 teams now need to make big statements.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 12:49 AM ET: Alabama and Georgia's Week 6 matchup was decided by a late field goal, with the Georgia win moving it to the top spot.
- Oct 11, 1:07 AM ET: Georgia took over the No. 1 spot on an AP Top 25 ballot after winning at Alabama 20-17, with Miami moving up to No. 2.
- Oct 12, 5:45 AM ET: Georgia took the top spot in a re-ranking of 138 college football teams after beating Alabama.
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