Georgia RB Trevor Etienne was out against Tennessee due to an injury

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Trevor Etienne, the top running back for No. 11 Georgiahas been ruled out of Saturday’s game against No. 6 Tennessee with a rib injury.

Etienne was injured in a win over Florida on November 2, although he did get limited carry-in a 28-10 loss to Ole Miss last weekend. He finished with 34 yards on nine carries.

Initially listed as doubtful the crucial match against the VolunteersEtienne was ruled out by Georgia based on the injury report filed with the Southeastern Conference on Thursday evening.

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 touchdowns) as the only running back with extensive playing time who is certain to be available against the Volunteers.

Cash Jones is listed as doubtful, 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, is still listed as questionable on the injury report.

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