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Alabama, Kalen DeBoer lose cool at worst time in heavyweight loss against Georgia

Georgia’s 20-17 upset over Alabama on Saturday marked a pivotal shift in the SEC race, as the Bulldogs secured their first regular-season victory over the Crimson Tide since 2007. The game hinged on a series of late-game miscues and emotional moments, beginning with Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer’s controversial third-and-goal call in the first half.

Instead of settling for a field goal to tie the game, DeBoer opted for a risky play that paid off when EJ Crowell scored from the one-yard line, giving Alabama a 14-10 halftime lead. Georgia’s momentum built in the second half, with Gunner Stockton’s 53-yard touchdown pass to London Humphreys and a 14-yard rushing score by Stockton himself extending their lead to 17-14.

Alabama’s late rally included a 39-yard field goal by Conor Talty, but a disputed pass interference call—and DeBoer’s visibly heated reaction—set the stage for Georgia’s clinching drive. The Bulldogs’ Dwight Phillips Jr.

and Bo Walker combined for 59 yards on back-to-back runs, setting up a game-winning field goal with just over five minutes left. Alabama’s Keelon Russell’s subsequent interception attempt was nullified by a non-call, and the Crimson Tide’s collapse was sealed by a sack that ended their final drive.

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