The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 37-10 following a slow start. Georgia forced three Arkansas turnovers and shut down the Razorback rushing attack to make things easier for the offense.
Georgia’s offense, which struggled in the first half, was solid under quarterback Stetson Bennett. Bennett helped Georgia play cleaner, and he connected with George Pickens to get UGA’s first touchdown of the season.
Defensive back Eric Stokes had a pick six to give Georgia a 27-10 lead late in the third quarter. His interception helped put the game out of reach.
While it wasn’t pretty, Georgia opened the season with a blowout win against a scrappy Arkansas team. Kirby Smart and company know they’ll have to start better against Auburn this week.
Here’s how Georgia football Twitter reacted to Georgia’s uneasy win over one of the lesser teams in the SEC in Arkansas:
Like I said before…. I sleep well knowing Richard Lee LeCounte III is an American football safety and is commanding the UGA secondary ⚫️ pic.twitter.com/scRsq8N5dC
— 🔑LEE Ring🐶 (@HBTFD1) September 27, 2020
Richard LeCounte was spectacular despite giving up Arkansas’ only touchdown. He finished the day with two interceptions.
Georgia offense SHUT OUT in 1st half to Arkansas — the worst statistical defense over last 3 years
• 1/11 on 3rd down
• 2.8 yards/play
• 10/22 45% passing
• 0 points (2 from safety)— Pick Six Previews (@PickSixPreviews) September 26, 2020
Let’s remember… this was just the 1st quarter for UGA! New QB, new OC, revamped oline! They will get it together, Gotta be able to run the ball better @UGAAthletics @PuntandPass @UGAfootballLive
— Aaron Murray (@aaronmurray11) September 26, 2020
I don't know whose idea those throwback UGA uniforms were but that person makes good life decisions.
— Dr. SEC (@thedrsec) September 26, 2020
Panic and discord within the UGA Football twittersphere following a 27-point victory is the normalcy I’ve needed in 2020.
Welcome back SEC Football, you beautiful bastard.
— Logan Booker (@LoganMBooker) September 27, 2020
It's how you finish.#ATD #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/BURGldBZiF
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) September 26, 2020
Georgia Bulldogs football team do three consecutive plays without a penalty challenge
— Amanda Mull (@amandamull) September 26, 2020
1 – 0#GoDawgs #BeatAuburn pic.twitter.com/MYfUsmkYqk
— UGA United (@UGAUnited) September 26, 2020
we waited 10 months for Georgia football and the first score for the Dawgs is a safety.
couldn’t get more 2020 than that lmao
— Alyssa Purser (@AlyssaPurser) September 26, 2020
Largest margin of victory during SEC opening week:
1) Georgia (27)
2) Alabama (19)
3) Florida (16)
3) Auburn (16)
5) Mississippi State (10)
6) Texas A&M (5)
7) Tennessee (4)— UGA Football Live (@UGAfootballLive) September 27, 2020
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