If you were looking for a live football score today, I've got some news. The pads are off. The 2025-26 Georgia football season basically ended two weeks ago in New Orleans. That heartbreaker in the Sugar Bowl—a 39-34 loss to Ole Miss on New Year’s Night—wrapped up the gridiron action for Kirby Smart and the crew.
But basketball? That is where the fire is right now.
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The Georgia Bulldogs score today is technically a "zero" because Mike White's squad doesn't tip off until tomorrow, Saturday, January 17th. They’re hosting the Arkansas Razorbacks at 4:00 PM EST. However, everyone is still reeling from what went down on Wednesday night. It was a 97-95 overtime thriller against those same Ole Miss Rebels that seem to be haunting Georgia sports this month.
Why Everyone is Talking About the Last Score
It was wild. Honestly, Jeremiah Wilkinson might be the most exciting player in Athens right now. He dropped 32 points against the Rebels. The Bulldogs were on a 12-game home winning streak at Stegeman Coliseum before that game. Seeing it snapped in OT was a gut punch for a team that has been ranked in the AP Top 25 for five straight weeks.
That is the longest poll streak for the hoops program since 2003. Think about that.
The Bulldogs sit at 14-3 overall and 2-2 in the SEC. They are currently ranked No. 21 in the nation. It’s a weird time to be a Dawgs fan. You’re mourning a football season that felt like it should have gone further while realizing the basketball team is actually a legitimate threat in the SEC.
The Breakdown: Georgia vs. Arkansas
Tomorrow's game is massive. Arkansas is ranked No. 17, so it's a Top 25 showdown in the Steg.
- Georgia (No. 21): 14-3 record.
- Arkansas (No. 17): 13-4 record.
- The Star: Somto Cyril. He’s shooting over 80% from the field this year. That’s not a typo.
If you're checking the score today because you're used to the Saturday routine, just set your DVR for tomorrow. The SEC is a gauntlet this year. Every game feels like a tournament play-in.
The Football Side: Transfer Portal Chaos
Today, January 16, 2026, is actually a huge day for the football program, just not on a scoreboard. It is the deadline for the NCAA transfer portal.
Kirby Smart is losing depth. There's no other way to put it. We just saw freshman cornerback Dominick Kelly enter the portal. He’s the sixth defensive back to leave lately. It’s the "new normal," but it still sucks to see four-star talent walk out the door because they want immediate starts elsewhere.
On the flip side, Georgia just landed TyQuez Richardson, a massive offensive lineman from Alabama A&M. He’s an Atlanta kid coming home. The "score" in recruiting today is basically a win for the O-line but a concern for the secondary.
Looking Ahead: What to Watch
If you need your Bulldog fix before the Arkansas game tomorrow, the No. 8 GymDogs are hosting No. 2 LSU tonight. That is a top-ten matchup that'll probably be louder than most basketball games.
The football team ended 12-2. Gunner Stockton showed he's the guy, but that Sugar Bowl loss where Trinidad Chambliss and the Rebels put up 20 points in the fourth quarter still stings. It was Georgia’s first loss in a game they led entering the fourth in 75 tries.
Actionable Steps for Fans
If you want to stay on top of the actual scores as they happen, do these three things:
- Check the SEC Network schedule: The Arkansas game is on ESPN2 tomorrow at 4 PM.
- Monitor the Portal: Follow the official tracker today since it's the final window for players to jump ship or join up.
- Grab GymDogs Tickets: If you're in Athens, the LSU meet tonight is the biggest event on campus for Friday night.
The Georgia Bulldogs score today might be quiet on the turf, but the program is moving a hundred miles an hour in every other direction.