Georgia now heir-apparent to No. 1 ranking after controversial finish to win over Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.(AP) — Dwight Phillips Jr.
ran for 120 yards, Bo Walker added 69 more and Georgia staked its claim to a No.1 ranking with a 20-17 victory at No.
6 Alabama on Saturday night.Gunnar Stockton accounted for both of Georgia’s touchdowns, one passing and another rushing.The second-ranked Bulldogs finished with 206 yards on the ground — despite playing without leading rusher Nate Frazier — in the latest showdown between the two Southeastern Conference heavyweights.It was Georgia’s third win over Alabama in their last 11 meetings — and first in the regular season since 2007.This one was played despite Hurricane Isaias coming ashore Friday night.
Bryant-Denny Stadium was packed — President Trump decided not to attend — and the result should vault Georgia to the top spot in the AP Top 25.No.
1 Texas lost to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry.No one should have been surprised to see Georgia and Alabama go back and forth.The game was decided in the final minutes — and in controversial fashion.Officials declined to throw a flag on Georgia safety KJ Bolden after what appeared to be a clear pass-interference penalty.
Bolden sacked Keelon Russell on the next play, knocking Alabama out of field-goal range.The Crimson Tide (5-1, 3-1) hoped to get the ball back, but cornerback Dijon Lee drew a personal foul penalty that allowed the Bulldogs (6-0, 4-0) to run out the clock.Stockton completed 18 of 22 passes for 249 yards, with a touchdown and an interception.Keelon Russell completed 16 of 30 passes for 185 yards, with a touchdown.He also ran for 41 yards.Alabama star receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams was knocked out of the game twice, first with an apparent left leg injury and then to be evaluated for a concussion.Quarterback Keelon Russell targeted Coleman-Williams in the end zone from Georgia’s 16-yard line late in the second quarter.
The pass was broken up, and when Coleman-Williams tried to stand up, he could not put any weight on his leg.Alab...