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Alabama falls to Georgia 20-17 amid penalty and officiating controversy
The No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs secured a 20-17 victory over the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide in a highly contentious SEC matchup in Tuscaloosa. The game was marked by significant officiating controversy and player conduct.
Late in the fourth quarter, Alabama cornerback Dijon Lee Jr. committed a personal foul by striking a Georgia receiver, which provided the Bulldogs with an automatic first down and allowed them to run out the clock. Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer was seen in a heated sideline confrontation with Lee following the penalty. Despite the tension, several Alabama teammates expressed public support for Lee on social media.
The loss also centered on a disputed non-call during Alabama’s final drive. While Alabama players and coaching staff argued for a pass interference penalty in the end zone, Georgia safety KJ Bolden stated that he did not believe a foul occurred, noting that officials did not throw a flag on the play.
Following the game, Alabama announced that Kalen DeBoer has been named to the midseason watchlist for the Dodd Trophy. The Crimson Tide are now preparing to face Tennessee.
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Alabama Crimson Tide · Dijon Lee Jr. · Georgia Bulldogs · Kalen DeBoer · Kirk Herbstreit
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden was involved in a controversial play where no pass interference was called.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer confronted player Dijon Lee Jr. following a personal foul. tmspn.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Georgia defeated Alabama 20-17. tmspn.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Analyst Kirk Herbstreit commented on a controversial non-call regarding pass interference on Rico Scott.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cornerback Dijon Lee Jr. committed a personal foul by grabbing a Georgia player's jersey and face mask. tmspn.com