Kirby Smart Drops Bombshell Injury Updates on Georgia’s Star Running Backs
Georgia football is gearing up for postseason play this weekend, facing a tough challenge against Texas in the SEC Championship game. The Bulldogs will need to improve their health significantly if they hope to secure a victory and stay in the hunt for the College Football Playoff.
The running back position has been hit hardest by injuries. Freshman Nate Frazier has stepped up admirably, but Georgia will need more depth in the backfield to compete effectively against Texas.
On Sunday, head coach Kirby Smart provided injury updates on three key running backs.
“We’re not going to be 100%,” Smart said via 247sports.com. “Branson (Robinson) and Rod (Robinson) are both out there trying, but they’re far from full strength. Trevor’s (Etienne) still a ways off. He wasn’t close to playing last week, and it’s hard to say what will happen. Nate’s (Frazier) been playing really hard and has grown up a lot. We’ve got to keep everyone ready.”
With their running back room in flux, the Bulldogs face an uphill battle in what promises to be a high-stakes matchup.
Kirby Smart Updates Running Back Injuries Ahead of SEC Championship
As Georgia prepares to face Texas in the SEC Championship game, head coach Kirby Smart provided critical updates on the status of the Bulldogs’ injured running backs.
Trevor Etienne
Etienne remains a “ways away” from returning, according to Smart. After sustaining an injury against Florida a month ago, he attempted to play against Ole Miss but hasn’t seen the field since. It seems unlikely he’ll suit up for the SEC Championship, though there’s hope he could return in time for Georgia’s potential College Football Playoff run.
Roderick Robinson
Robinson has made some progress, receiving four carries in Georgia’s victory over Georgia Tech. While not fully recovered, Smart indicated that Robinson is healthy enough to play against Texas, which could be pivotal for the Bulldogs’ offense.
Branson Robinson
Branson Robinson hasn’t played since early October against Mississippi State but is edging closer to a return. He was listed as questionable for the Georgia Tech game, signaling he might be available soon. His status for the Texas matchup remains uncertain but promising.
With Roderick and Branson Robinson potentially joining freshman Nate Frazier in the backfield, Georgia will have more options to counter Texas’ defense. The focus now shifts to getting all three players fully healthy before a possible playoff run.