Georgia coach Kirby Smart watched his Bulldogs overcome a halftime deficit against an SEC rival on the road, rallying to a 20-17 victory over Alabama on Saturday night. The win improved Georgia to six victories on the season.
Smart characterized the contest as "really extremely physical," telling ESPN that his team managed to score enough points to secure the outcome.
The Bulldogs trailed at the half before mounting their comeback against the Crimson Tide, a result that carries significant weight in the SEC standings. Georgia's defense limited Alabama down the stretch, preserving the three-point margin.
The victory marks Georgia's sixth win of the season, keeping the program on track in conference play. Smart's squad will look to build on the road result as the season progresses.
