ATHENS, GA — The second-ranked Georgia Bulldogs open SEC play Saturday when they travel to Arkansas for the first time in six years.

Head coach Kirby Smart says playing on the road in the SEC presents a challenge.

“It’s a tough environment regardless of where you play in the SEC, there are no bad environments in the SEC, there are only ruckus environments in the SEC,” Smart said.

Smart also expects plenty of fans for Saturday’s matchup.

“When the Dawgs come to play people want to come watch, so we know we’re going to have a great turnout both ways,” Smart said.

Georgia is a 24-point favorite. Arkansas is looking for its first conference win in almost two years.

The pregame show begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, with kickoff at noon on 95.5 WSB, your Home of the Dawgs.