The Jeremy Pruitt effect is starting to look pretty good on the Bulldogs.

Georgia’s first-year defensive coordinator started his seventh lineup in seven games Saturday. But the varied personnel produced impressive results yet again.

With four takeaways, two fumbles and two interceptions, the Bulldogs moved to plus-13 in turnover margin for the season. They were leading the SEC and fifth in the nation entering the game, at plus-9.

One of the fumbles was caused by Jordan Jenkins on a 12-yard sack and Dominick Sanders scooped it up and returned it 54 yards for a touchdown. It was the third defensive touchdown of the season for the Bulldogs.

Leonard Floyd also recovered a fumble and Damian Swann had an interception in the Arkansas end zone to thwart another Arkansas scoring threat.

Quincy Mauger intercepted a pass with 14:34 to play in the fourth quarter.

The Bulldogs opened in their base 3-4-4 defense for the first time all season, which meant for the seventh different secondary set-up. Sanders and Mauger started at safety, and Swann and Devin Bowman started at the corners.

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