Georgia beats Arkansas 45-17 in Southeastern Conference football opener

In Fayetteville, Arkansas, the second-ranked University of Georgia football team defeated the University of Arkansas 45-17 in their Southeastern Conference opener on Saturday. Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens scored three touchdowns, and quarterback Gunner Stockton passed for 147 yards and ran for 97. Georgia's defense limited Arkansas to just 17 rushing yards. Arkansas quarterback KJ Jackson was replaced by Malachi Hill in the second half. The loss dropped Arkansas to 1-2 overall, and the university's Board of Trustees had passed a resolution on Friday calling for a review of the football program's competitiveness.

Georgia beats Arkansas 45-17 in Southeastern Conference football opener
Updated Sep 19, 2026 First reported Sep 17, 2026
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Mestios Reporter

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