Georgia beats Alabama 20-17, claims top ranking
Georgia's win over Alabama on Saturday night moved the Bulldogs to No. 1 in the AP poll, while Texas dropped to seventh.
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What happened
Georgia beat No. 6 Alabama 20-17 on Saturday night, with Dwight Phillips Jr. running for 120 yards. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer criticized sophomore cornerback Dijon Lee Jr. for a costly personal foul that extended a Georgia drive. Georgia then took the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25, replacing Texas.
Why it matters
The win gave Georgia the top ranking and the top seed in the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket, while Texas would still host a first-round game.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 1:55 AM ET: Georgia beat Alabama 20-17, with Dwight Phillips Jr. running for 120 yards.
- Oct 11, 2:38 PM ET: Georgia replaced Texas as the top seed in the College Football Playoff bracket based on the AP Top 25.
- Oct 11, 4:20 PM ET: Georgia moved to No. 1 in the Week 7 AP Top 25, and Texas fell to seventh.
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