Auburn Tigers defeat Georgia Bulldogs 27-24: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · NCAAF · Auburn Tigers 27, Georgia Bulldogs 24
Auburn Tigers upset Georgia Bulldogs 27-24, covering the +19.5 spread, while the game went over the 50-point total, finishing at 51 points.
Auburn Tigers vs. Georgia Bulldogs final score and game recap
Auburn seized a 27-24 victory at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, October 17. Georgia dominated the first quarter, posting 14 points to Auburn's 7. Auburn answered with 10 second-quarter points to take a 17-14 halftime lead. The third quarter belonged to Auburn, which added 7 more to stretch the margin to 24-14. Georgia rallied late with 10 fourth-quarter points, but Auburn scored 3 in the final quarter to secure the victory.
Byrum Brown directed Auburn's offense with 26 carries for 115 yards and a rushing touchdown, completing 15 of 26 passes for 150 yards and a passing touchdown with no interceptions. For Georgia, Gunner Stockton threw for 272 yards and 2 touchdowns but also threw 2 interceptions. Dwight Phillips Jr. added 68 rushing yards and a touchdown on 10 carries.
Who covered the spread in Auburn Tigers vs. Georgia Bulldogs?
Auburn Tigers covered the spread as a +19.5 underdog. Georgia opened as a 20.5-point favorite and closed at 19.5, a one-point shift toward Auburn. Auburn won by 3, well clear of the closing line.
Did Auburn Tigers vs. Georgia Bulldogs go over or under the total?
The game went over the 50 total, finishing at 51 points. The total opened at 49.5 and moved up to 50.
How did AiQ's Auburn Tigers vs. Georgia Bulldogs predictions do?
AiQ finished 17-7 across all graded picks on this contest.
- Moneyline: Georgia Bulldogs -1333 – LOSS
- Spread: Auburn Tigers +19.5 – WIN
- Total: Over 50 – WIN
- Player props: 17-6 – net profit $1,050.53 on $100 per pick
AiQ correctly identified the spread and total but missed the moneyline, backing the heavily favored Bulldogs.
Auburn Tigers vs. Georgia Bulldogs player prop results
AiQ posted a 17-6 record on player props, netting $1,050.53.
- Gunner Stockton over 24.5 rushing yards at -112; actual 26 – WIN
- Byrum Brown over 0.5 passing touchdowns at -136; actual 1 – WIN
- Jeremiah Cobb over 19.5 rushing yards at -114; actual 61 – WIN
- Craig Dandridge under 28.5 receiving yards at -112; actual 88 – LOSS
- Byrum Brown over 45.5 rushing yards at -112; actual 115 – WIN
- Byrum Brown anytime touchdown at +150; actual 1 – WIN
- Chas Nimrod anytime touchdown at +240; actual 1 – WIN
- Talyn Taylor over 35.5 receiving yards at -112; actual 64 – WIN
- Chas Nimrod over 41.5 receiving yards at -112; actual 60 – WIN
- Lawson Luckie over 17.5 receiving yards at -112; actual 41 – WIN
- Dwight Phillips Jr. over 48.5 rushing yards at -112; actual 68 – WIN
- Nate Frazier under 51.5 rushing yards at -112; actual 19 – WIN
The majority of picks hit, driven by Byrum Brown's strong contributions on both rushing and passing plays.
Auburn Tigers vs. Georgia Bulldogs game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
- First-half moneyline: Auburn Tigers won the first half (+525)
- First-quarter moneyline: Georgia Bulldogs won the first quarter (-395)
- First-half spread: Auburn Tigers +10.5 covered (-108)
- First-quarter total 10.5: Over (paid +110); 21 points scored
- Georgia Bulldogs team total 34.5: Under (-120); they scored 24
- First-half total 26.5: Over (-110); 31 points scored
- Auburn Tigers team total 14.5: Over (-108); they scored 27
Auburn Tigers vs. Georgia Bulldogs odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Auburn entered as a +820 underdog versus Georgia's -1333 favorite, translating to a 10% implied win probability for Auburn after removing the 3.9% vig. The upset paid $820 on a $100 wager. AiQ's moneyline expectation was priced at -1200, delivering a +0.1% edge. The spread softened from -20.5 to -19.5, moving one point toward Auburn, who ultimately covered the +19.5 line.
Auburn Tigers and Georgia Bulldogs betting trends: 2026 season
Auburn sits at 4-2 overall, 3-1 at home and 1-1 away/neutral. The Tigers are 2-4 against the spread in six games with a recorded spread and 2-4 on the over/under. Their last five results read W, L, W, L, W.
Georgia improves to 6-1 overall, 4-1 at home and 2-0 away/neutral. The Bulldogs are 5-2 against the spread in seven games with a recorded spread and 6-1 on the over/under. Their recent five results are L, W, W, W, W.
What's next for Auburn Tigers and Georgia Bulldogs?
Auburn will host the LSU Tigers on Saturday, October 24. Georgia's next contest is at home against the Florida Gators on Saturday, October 31.