''We're expecting to get him back this season," Richt said. ''We just don't know when."
So, Tereshinski will prepare for his first career start against a team the Bulldogs have beaten only twice in the last 15 meetings.
''We can still accomplish our goals. We will accomplish our goals," nose tackle Ray Gant vowed. ''No one man makes the Georgia Bulldogs."
But the Bulldogs (7-0, 5-0 Southeastern Conference) weren't nearly as effective on offense after Shockley went down with about 10 minutes to go in the first half. They finished with only 217 yards -- less than half of their SEC-leading average of 454 -- despite facing a defense that ranked 11th in the conference at 424 yards per game.
After Tereshinski came in, Georgia basically turned the game over to its defense and special teams. The Bulldogs didn't take any chances in the red zone, settling for three field goals by Brandon Coutu.
Tim Jennings made a leaping interception just four plays after Shockley was hurt, leading to a touchdown that gave Georgia a 14-0 lead. Tyson Browning had a 52-yard kickoff return that set up a field goal. Coutu's final 3-pointer came after Peyton Hillis fumbled a punt, with Mike Gilliam recovering for the Bulldogs at the Arkansas 19.
''The defense definitely had a lot of pressure on it after D.J. went down," Gant said. ''The things he can do, he means so much to this team. To lose a guy like that is devastating."
Tereshinski did just enough to keep the Bulldogs on course for a spot in the SEC championship game. They would likely clinch the East Division title with a victory over the Gators.
''When your number is called, you've got to be ready," said Tereshinski, who was 5 of 9 for 91 yards. ''I think I'm ready."
The Razorbacks (2-5, 0-4) managed to keep things close, largely because of Darren McFadden. He rushed for 190 yards to set a couple of Arkansas freshman records. He also scored a pair of touchdowns, the first on a stunning 70-yard run.
Shockley, who waited three years behind David Greene for his chance to start, came into the game as the top-rated passer in the SEC and 13th nationally. He also provided a threat with his running ability, but that's what got him in trouble when he took off up the middle on a third-and-15 play, went down awkwardly on the tackle, and twisted his left knee.
