Georgia Dominates Arkansas
No. 2 Georgia opens SEC play with a dominant road victory over Arkansas.
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Gunner Stockton completed 10 of 13 passes for 147 yards and a touchdown, while his 97 rushing yards included a career-long 62-yard run; Georgia’s Nate Frazier added 75 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries.
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Georgia’s Nate Frazier and Isiah Canion both left the game with injuries, but coach Kirby Smart said each was effectively fine and that Frazier could have returned if the game had been closer.
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The Arkansas-Georgia matchup drew attention during the week because of past comments by first-year Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield; after Silverfield apologized, Kirby Smart said he had spoken directly with him and dismissed the matter as “much ado about nothing.”
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National University jumped ahead 25-8 after the opening quarter and later answered an attempted UE comeback with a decisive 9-0 run, restoring a 72-51 lead late in the game.
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Kilgore won the turnover battle 2-0, including an interception by Blade Chitwood that set up De’Andre Thurmond’s third touchdown reception; the Bulldogs led 27-0 at halftime after outgaining Bullard 245-88 in the first half.
No. 2 Georgia dominated SEC play with a 45-17 road win over Arkansas, showcasing a powerful rushing attack that accumulated 254 yards while holding the Razorbacks to just 17 yards on the ground SI. The Bulldogs improved to 3-0 with a balanced offensive performance led by quarterback Gunner Stockton and running back Chauncey Bowens, who scored three rushing touchdowns.
In other sports action, National University defeated the University of the East 76-56 in UAAP play, extending UE's losing streak to 22 games Winnipeg Free Press, while Texas high school powerhouse Kilgore rebounded from an 0-2 start with a 40-6 demolition of Bullard behind five touchdown passes from Braddox Johnson AP News.
Georgia's Dominant Arkansas Performance and Injury Updates
Gunner Stockton completed 10 of 13 passes for 147 yards and a touchdown while adding 97 rushing yards on the ground SI. Running back Nate Frazier contributed 75 yards and a score on 14 carries, and freshman Craig Dandridge Jr. hauled in a 61-yard receiving touchdown Winnipeg Free Press. Despite two players leaving with injuries, coach Kirby Smart said both were fine and could have returned in a closer game.
Georgia held Arkansas to a brutal 17 rushing yards and forced the Razorbacks into a one-dimensional offense AP News. The dominant defensive showing laid the groundwork for Georgia's third straight win heading into next week's home matchup against Oklahoma Newsday.
Stockton's Career Performance Highlights Georgia's Balance
Stockton's 62-yard rushing run marked a career-long sprint for the Bulldogs quarterback SI. The combination of Stockton's dual-threat ability and the running back committee approach gave Georgia multiple ways to attack Arkansas's defense throughout the contest.
National University Cruises Past UE in UAAP Thriller
National University built an early 25-8 lead after the first quarter and later executed a decisive 9-0 run to extend its advantage to 72-51 late in the game Winnipeg Free Press. Reinhard Jumamoy and Mo Diassana each scored 12 points to lead NU to victory, improving the team to 1-1.
The win extended the University of the East's losing streak to 22 consecutive games AP News. UE's inability to finish strong allowed National University to pull away in the second half despite a brief comeback attempt by the Tamaraws.
Kilgore Explodes After Slow Start with Five TD Passes
Braddox Johnson threw five touchdown passes, including four to De'Andre Thurmond, as Kilgore dominated Bullard 40-6 Chron. The Bulldogs led 27-0 at halftime after outgaining Bullard 245-88 in the first half and controlling both lines of scrimmage from start to finish.
Kilgore's defense forced two turnovers, including an interception by Blade Chitwood that set up Thurmond's third touchdown reception Chron. The dominant defensive performance held Bullard to just 218 yards of total offense as Kilgore bounced back emphatically from an 0-2 opening.
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