Two of the SEC’s strongest running teams will square off Saturday when the Arkansas Razorbacks host the No. 10 Georgia Bulldogs.
How to watch Georgia vs. Arkansas: Game guide, TV schedule, streaming, odds
Arkansas keeps getting closer and closer to that SEC win. Is this the week?
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Arkansas fans say they're playing "big boy ball" now, and it's easy to see why. After struggling in their first year under Bret Bielema, the Razorbacks look significantly better, competing for a half against Auburn and losing very close games to Texas A&M (in overtime) and Alabama (by one point). They'll face a top-10 SEC team for the fourth time this season (with two more likely on the way in the form of the two Mississippi teams), and this might be their best chance at an upset.
That’s in large part due to the absence of suspended Georgia running back Todd Gurley, but options remain for the Bulldogs. Mark Richt’s squad was able to put up 34 points in their first game without their star tailback, led by 143 rushing yards from true freshman Nick Chubb and a solid (if not inspiring) performance from quarterback Hutson Mason.
How to watch, listen, and stream
Game time: 4 p.m. ET.
TV: SEC Network.
Online streaming: WatchESPN.
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The numbers
Rankings and records: Georgia is ranked No. 10 in both the AP and Coaches Polls. Arkansas is unranked in both. The Bulldogs are 5-1, with a 3-1 record in SEC play placing them on top of the East. The Razorbacks are 3-3, with an 0-3 conference record putting them on the bottom of the West. The Bulldogs hold a 9-4 record in the all-time series between the two schools.
Vegas: Georgia opened as a 3-point favorite. The line has since moved to 3.5.
Weather forecast: A high of 67 and mostly sunny.
Two things at stake
Georgia is now a strong favorite in the East, but can not afford any slip-ups.
Arkansas needs to win two of their remaining SEC games (assuming a win over UAB) to be bowl eligible. This is one of the three easier contests.
One big matchup
Arkansas rushing offense vs. Georgia rushing defense. The Razorbacks have been able to stay in games against some of the SEC’s elite mainly because of their power running game, with the two-headed attack of Alex Collins and Jonathan Williams averaging 6.8 yards per carry. The two have combined for 15 rushing touchdowns this season and are averaging 200.5 yards per game on the ground.
Georgia’s defensive front put together their best game yet in their shutout of Missouri, holding the Tigers to 50 rushing yards on 22 carries. The Bulldogs have averaged 6.8 tackles for a loss per game this season, tied for fifth in the conference, and have one of the most talented linebacking corps in the nation.
Further reading
For more on Georgia, check out Dawg Sports. For Arkansas coverage, head over to Arkansas Fight.
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