PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Arkansas in their SEC opening game at Razorback Stadium

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PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Arkansas in their SEC opening game at Razorback Stadium

The Bulldogs scored on three of their first four possessions en route to a 45-17 win, keeping Kirby Smart perfect (11-0) in SEC openers as Georgia’s coach.

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (right) moves around an Arkansas defender at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Valdin Sone (52) pressures Arkansas quarterback KJ Jackson (7) during the first half at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (5) runs against Arkansas defensive back Shelton Lewis (2) for a first down during the first quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. Bowens had three rushing touchdowns in the game. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart walks along the sideline during their game against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (right) attempts a pass over Arkansas linebacker Steven Soles Jr. (center) to Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Arkansas quarterback AJ Hill (center) attempts a pass under pressure from Georgia defensive lineman Josh Horton (left) and Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris Jr. during their game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole celebrates a tackle during the first quarter against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (left) runs for a first down against Arkansas defensive back Shelton Lewis during their game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Justin Williams (right) celebrates his tackle of Arkansas quarterback AJ Hill at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (left) runs against Arkansas defensive back Kyeaure Magloire during their game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) rushes for 62-yards during the second quarter against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (left) gets by Arkansas defensive back Kyeaure Magloire as he scores a 5-yard rushing touchdown at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (left) scores a touchdown against Arkansas defensive back Jahiem Johnson during their game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart speaks with defensive back Ellis Robinson IV during their game against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) rushes for 22-yards during the second quarter against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (5) celebrates his rushing touchdown with Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) during the first half against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. Bowens had three rushing touchdowns in the game. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) attempts a pass against Arkansas linebacker Phoenix Jackson (8) during the second half at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (4) tackles Arkansas wide receiver Donovan Faupel (8) after a short reception by Faupel during the first half at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Craig Dandridge Jr. (81) catches a pass for a 61-yard touchdown reception during the 4th quarter against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Craig Dandridge Jr. (81) runs after a reception for a 61-yard touchdown during the 4th quarter against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Craig Dandridge Jr. (81) celebrates his 61-yard touchdown reception with Georgia offensive lineman Drew Bobo (74) during the 4th quarter against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) runs after a 24-yard reception during the fourth quarter against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) celebrates his two-yard touchdown catch during the fourth quarter against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive back Demello Jones (8) tackles Arkansas wide receiver Chris Marshall (6) after a catch by Marshall during the first half at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Also shown on the play are Georgia safety Rasean Dinkins (14) and Georgia linebacker Quintavius Johnson (3). Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts to a play late in the game against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver London Humphreys (16) blocks a punt by Arkansas punter Gavin Rush (37) during the second half at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Arkansas head coach Ryan Silverfield walks off of the field after talking to the Arkansas offense during a time out in the second half against Georgia at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (9) tackles Arkansas quarterback AJ Hill (2) on a run during the first half at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Sacovie White-Helton (0) runs after a catch against Arkansas linebacker Khmori House (6, left) and Arkansas defensive back Christian Harrison (1) during the first half at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Dontrell Glover (63) celebrates a long run by Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (not pictured) during the first half against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia tight end Jaden Reddell (23) runs after a catch against Arkansas linebacker Ben Bogle (44) during the second half at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A few Arkansas fans cheer during the second half of their game against Georgia at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Arkansas tight end Jaden Platt (83) is tackled by Georgia safety Ja'marley Riddle (12), Georgia safety Rasean Dinkins (14) and Georgia defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye (99) after a short gain by Platt during the second half of their game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart greets Arkansas quarterback AJ Hill (2) after their SEC football game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart greets Georgia offensive lineman Drew Bobo (74) after their game against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Daniel Calhoun (70), Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14), and Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson (5) walk off of the field after their win against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (right) moves around an Arkansas defender at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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