Georgia running back Trevor Etienne has been ruled out of the big game against Tennessee with a rib injury
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Trevor Etienne, the top running back for No. 11 Georgia, has been ruled out of the game Saturday against No. 6 Tennessee with a rib injury.
Etienne was hurt in a Nov. 2 victory over Florida, though he did get limited carries in a 28-10 loss to Ole Miss last weekend. He finished with 34 yards on nine carries.
Etienne, who is in his first season with the Bulldogs after transferring from Florida, leads Georgia with 477 yards rushing and seven touchdowns. He is averaging 5.0 yards per carry.
Etienne's absence leaves freshman Nate Frazier (333 yards, three TDs) as the only running back with extensive playing time assured of being available against the Volunteers.
Cash Jones is listed as questionable, while Roderick Robinson and Branson Robinson are both out.
Tennessee has its own injury concerns. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who is reportedly going through concussion protocol, continues to be listed as questionable on the injury report.