Georgia Bulldogs defeat Alabama Crimson Tide 20-17: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · NCAAF · Georgia Bulldogs 20, Alabama Crimson Tide 17
Georgia Bulldogs 20, Alabama Crimson Tide 17; Georgia covered the +2.5 spread and the total went under 51.5.
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide final score and game recap
Georgia scored 3 points in the first quarter while Alabama remained scoreless. Alabama scored 14 points in the second quarter to lead 14-10 at halftime. The Bulldogs tied the game at 17-17 in the third quarter, then scored 3 points in the fourth quarter for the 20-17 win.
Gunner Stockton completed 18 of 22 passes for 249 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Dwight Phillips Jr. carried 17 times for 120 yards. For Alabama, Keelon Russell went 16 of 30 for 185 yards and a touchdown, while Trae'shawn Brown rushed nine times for 90 yards.
Who covered the spread in Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide?
Georgia covered as a +2.5 underdog, winning by three points. The spread opened at Alabama -1.5 and moved to -2.5, indicating late money shifted toward the Tide.
Did Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide go over or under the total?
The game finished with 37 combined points, well under the 51.5 total. Scoring remained modest throughout, never threatening the line.
How did AiQ's Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide predictions do?
AiQ finished 11-21 across all graded picks. The moneyline pick on Alabama at -126 lost. Player props went 11-20.
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide player prop results
AiQ's player prop record was 11-20, netting a loss of $1,116.39 on $100 stakes.
- Dwight Phillips Jr. anytime touchdown +165 – actual 0 – LOSS
- Gunner Stockton under 22.5 rushing yards -112 – actual 12 – WIN
- Rico Scott over 35.5 receiving yards -112 – actual 28 – LOSS
- Kaleb Edwards over 18.5 receiving yards -112 – actual 9 – LOSS
- Craig Dandridge under 19.5 receiving yards -112 – actual 45 – LOSS
- Trae'shawn Brown over 38.5 rushing yards -116 – actual 90 – WIN
- Keelon Russell over 243.5 passing yards -112 – actual 185 – LOSS
- Talyn Taylor over 33.5 receiving yards -110 – actual 43 – WIN
- Lotzeir Brooks over 49.5 receiving yards -112 – actual 37 – LOSS
- Keelon Russell over 22.5 rushing yards -116 – actual 41 – WIN
- Keelon Russell anytime touchdown +100 – actual 0 – LOSS
- Ryan Coleman-Williams anytime touchdown +135 – actual 0 – LOSS
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
- Georgia Bulldogs team total 25.5: Under (paid -113); they scored 20
- First-half moneyline: Alabama won the first half (paid -120)
- First-half total 26.5: Under (paid -110); 24 points were scored
- First-quarter moneyline: Georgia won the first quarter (paid -105)
- Alabama Crimson Tide team total 27.5: Under (paid -125); they scored 17
- First-half spread: Alabama -0.5 covered (paid -112)
- First-quarter total 10.5: Under (paid -130); 3 points were scored
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Georgia at +105 and Alabama at -126, implying 47% and 53% win probability respectively after removing the 4.5% vig. Georgia's victory paid $105 on a $100 wager. The spread opened at Alabama -1.5 and closed at -2.5. The total held at 51.5 throughout. AiQ's moneyline estimate was calibrated at 54% win probability, matching the market's implied 54% after vig removal, but the best available price of -122 represented negative expected value.
Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide betting trends: 2026 season
Georgia is 6-0 overall, 4-0 at home and 2-0 away or neutral. They are 5-1 against the spread in six games with a recorded closing spread and have hit the over in five of six total lines. Their last five games are all wins, extending a six-game winning streak.
Alabama sits 5-1 overall, 3-1 at home and 2-0 away or neutral. They are 4-2 against the spread in six games with a recorded closing spread and have also hit the over in five of six total lines. Their last five results are loss, win, win, win, win.
What's next for Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide?
Georgia will host the Florida Gators on Saturday, October 31. Alabama hosts the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday, October 24.