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Georgia football great Todd Gurley takes the blame for Bulldogs’ shock loss as ‘Trump Curse’ strikes again

Georgia Bulldogs great and former LA Rams star Todd Gurley II hasn't lost his sense of humor while stumping for GOP candidates with President Donald Trump.

By ALEX RASKIN · Daily Mail

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 6:56 PM

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Todd Gurley jokingly took blame for Georgia's loss after fans cited the supposed 'Trump curse.'
Auburn defeated the top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs 27-24 on Saturday in Athens.
Gurley traveled on Air Force One and spoke at a campaign rally with Donald Trump.

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Former Georgia Bulldogs running back Todd Gurley facetiously accepted blame for Georgia's 27-24 upset loss to Auburn after campaigning with Donald Trump. Fans cited the supposed "Trump curse" following Gurley's flight aboard Air Force One with Trump ahead of the game.

Gurley spoke at a campaign rally in Georgia endorsing US Senate candidate Mike Collins, sparking backlash from both Trump critics and frustrated Bulldogs fans. The article notes other Georgia figures, including quarterback Gunner Stockton and program legend Herschel Walker, have previously aligned with Trump.

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Georgia football great Todd Gurley takes the blame for Bulldogs’ shock loss as ‘Trump Curse’ strikes again

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