PHOTOS: Georgia blows out Oklahoma

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PHOTOS: Georgia blows out Oklahoma

The Bulldogs' defense made a statement on Saturday against the Sooners.

Georgia cheerleaders carry the U.S. flag and a Georgia flag as they participate in the Dawg Walk before Georgia's SEC football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia cheerleaders participate in the Dawg Walk before Georgia's SEC football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia football players participate in the Dawg Walk before their SEC football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia football players participate in the Dawg Walk before their SEC football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart participates in the Dawg Walk before Georgia's SEC football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart greets fans during the Dawg Walk before Georgia's SEC football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia fans cheer during the Dawg Walk before Georgia's SEC football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia players and coaching staff arrive for their home game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Quintavius Johnson (center) and other players and coaching staff arrive for their home game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (center) intercepts a pass and runs it back for a touchdown against Oklahoma during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia went on to win 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (center) intercepts a pass against Oklahoma and runs it back for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia went on to win 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (center) intercepts an Oklahoma pass and runs it back for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia went on to win 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor celebrates after making a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia fans cheer as wide receiver Talyn Taylor makes a touchdown catch over Oklahoma defensive back Reggie Powers III during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor (left) makes a touchdown catch over Oklahoma defensive back Reggie Powers III (right) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center) gets off a pass against Oklahoma during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia fans cheer during the first half of an NCAA football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (center) runs for a touchdown after recovering an Oklahoma fumble during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (center) runs for a touchdown after recovering an Oklahoma fumble during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall (center) celebrates after he sacks Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer during the first half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall (second from right) celebrates after sacking Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer during the first half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is sacked by Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall during the first half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (left) celebrates with Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (second from left) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Oklahoma during the first half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (center) runs for a touchdown against Oklahoma during the first half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia fans cheer during the first half of an NCAA football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia fans cheer during a flyover before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia fans cheer during a flyover before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (right) returns a fumble for a touchdown during the second quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole returns a fumble for a touchdown during the second quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (right) returns an interception during the second quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole returns a fumble for a touchdown during the second quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (right) celebrates his touchdown with Georgia defensive lineman Elijah Griffin (left) during the second quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson (third from right) pressures Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer (second from right) during the second quarter in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts a pass against Oklahoma defensive back Reggie Powers III during the second quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson forces a fumble by Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer during the second quarter in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole returns a fumble by Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer (not pictured) against Oklahoma tight end Hayden Hansen and Oklahoma running back Lloyd Avant during the second quarter in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables and Georgia head coach Kirby Smart meet after their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebackers Chris Cole (front left) and Quintavius Johnson (front right) celebrate their 41-13 win against Oklahoma in an SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole celebrates his team's 41-13 win against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall celebrates their 41-13 win against Oklahoma in an SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor makes a one-handed catch against Oklahoma defensive back Eli Bowen during the fourth quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor reacts after making a one-handed catch during the fourth quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts during the fourth quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Oklahoma wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III (second from right) is tackled by Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle (third from right) and Georgia safety Rasean Dinkins (right) during the fourth quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman JJ Hanne (left) pressures Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer during the fourth quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. rushes for a 54-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. (left) rushes for a 54-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. (second from left) celebrates his 54-yard touchdown run with Georgia tight end Elyiss Williams (center) during the fourth quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton runs a play during the third quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts a pass under pressure from Oklahoma linebacker Kip Lewis during the third quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (center) celebrates his 6-yard rushing touchdown with teammates during the second quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor after a rushing touchdown by Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (not pictured) during the second quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia safety Rasean Dinkins (left) causes a fumble by Oklahoma tight end Rocky Beers (right) after a reception by Beers during the second quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia safety Rasean Dinkins (right) reacts after causing and recovering a fumble by a Oklahoma tight end Rocky Beers (not pictured) with teammates Jordan Hall (third from left) and Kyron Jones (center) during the second quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia safety Rasean Dinkins (right) reacts after causing and recovering a fumble by a Oklahoma tight end Rocky Beers (not pictured) with Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (left) during the second quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia safety Rasean Dinkins reacts after causing and recovering a fumble by a Oklahoma tight end Rocky Beers (not pictured) during the second quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia fans shield themselves from the harsh sunlight during the second half of an NCAA football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer (left) is sacked by Georgia defensive lineman Josh Horton during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia safety Rasean Dinkins (center) reacts after recovering an Oklahoma fumble during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia safety Rasean Dinkins recovers a fumble during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton leaves the field after Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13 in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. celebrates as he scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (left) tries to avoid a tackle by Oklahoma defensive backs Omarion Robinson (second from left) and defensive back Jacobe Johnson (second from right) during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens. Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is sacked by Georgia linebacker Chris Cole during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13 over Oklahoma. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Oklahoma fans react during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia fans cheer during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor reacts after making a one-handed catch during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor makes a one-handed catch against Oklahoma defensive back Eli Bowen during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Oklahoma tight end Rocky Beers scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13 over Oklahoma. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with his mother Sharon and daughter Julia after Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13 in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with wide receiver CJ Wiley after Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13 in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Georgia defensive back Ellis Robinson IV celebrate their 41-13 win against Oklahoma in an SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Georgia cheerleaders carry the U.S. flag and a Georgia flag as they participate in the Dawg Walk before Georgia's SEC football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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