What was supposed to be a straightforward showdown between two powerhouse programs turned into one of the most shocking nights in recent college football history. The No. 2 Georgia State Bulldogs crushed the Alabama Northern Tide 28–7 in front of a roaring Mercedes-Benz Stadium crowd — but it wasn’t the scoreline that made national headlines.

A Scuffle No One Saw Coming

The Game Overshadowed

Players Look On in Shock

Coaches With a History

Officials Launch Investigation

Fans React: ‘This Was Bound to Happen’

What Happens Next?