No. 2 Georgia defeats Arkansas 45-17 in SEC opener

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No. 2 Georgia defeats Arkansas 45-17 in SEC opener
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No. 2 Georgia secured a 45-17 victory over Arkansas in their Southeastern Conference opener on Saturday in Fayetteville. Chauncey Bowens led Georgia with three rushing touchdowns, while quarterback Gunner Stockton had a productive game with 147 passing yards and a touchdown. Arkansas struggled offensively, managing only 17 rushing yards and turning in two touchdowns late in the fourth quarter after falling behind. Georgia led 21-3 at halftime and never looked back. Next, Georgia will host No. 24 Oklahoma, while Arkansas is set to face Tulsa.

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  • Georgia improves to 3-0, 1-0 SEC.
  • Arkansas falls to 1-2, 0-1 SEC.
  • Bowens scored three touchdowns for Georgia.
  • Georgia held Arkansas to 17 rushing yards.
  • Next, Georgia hosts No. 24 Oklahoma.
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Chauncey Bowens ran for three touchdowns and No. 2 Georgia held Arkansas to just 17 yards on the ground in a 45-17 win Saturday.

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