The uncertainty surrounding Georgia running back Trevor Etienne’s injury has been a major storyline for the Bulldogs. While Georgia’s running game has performed well on the field, the team’s running back room has been plagued by injuries, creating significant challenges.
Both Branson Robinson and Roderick Robinson have been sidelined for a while, and now Georgia’s leading rusher, Trevor Etienne, also missed the Tennessee game. The nature and timeline of Etienne’s injury have puzzled fans, as details about when and how it occurred have been unclear.
Etienne initially suffered an injury during the Florida game, which caused him to sit out the second half. Despite this, he returned to practice and played the following week against Ole Miss. Then, unexpectedly, he was ruled out for the Tennessee game, leaving fans and analysts confused.
Head coach Kirby Smart recently addressed the situation, offering clarity. “We honestly don’t know the exact cause,” Smart said, as reported by 247Sports. “We think it happened during last week’s practice. He didn’t take any hits—he was in a black non-contact jersey. He was running a route, planted, and felt something. Initially, we thought it might’ve been from the Ole Miss game, but he never complained of pain or soreness. Then on Tuesday, something happened, and that’s when we checked it out. Thankfully, we hope to have him back soon.”
It appears Etienne wasn’t fully recovered after the Florida game, and an unfortunate, non-contact incident in practice worsened his condition. Given his status as Georgia’s leading rusher, his return is crucial, especially with the team’s other injuries in the backfield.
While Etienne’s timeline remains uncertain, resting him against UMass seems logical. This would allow him additional recovery time ahead of key matchups against Georgia Tech and potential postseason games. All eyes will be on the injury reports as the Bulldogs navigate these critical weeks.
