Kirby Smart and the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs saw their 33-game home winning streak snapped in a 24-21 defeat to No. 17 Alabama on Saturday night.
Fans were quick to voice frustration, many zeroing in on Kirby Smart’s late-game decision to go for it on 4th-and-1 in the red zone rather than kicking a field goal.
The Bulldogs entered the contest 3-0 with momentum after wins over Marshall, Austin Peay, and a ranked Tennessee, but Alabama once again proved to be their stumbling block.
Gunnar Stockton threw for just 130 yards with one touchdown, while Chauncey Bowens was the offensive bright spot with 119 yards and a score.
Ty Simpson, on the other hand, carved up Georgia’s defense with 276 yards and three total touchdowns, sealing the Tide’s statement road win.
As emotions carried into th