Georgia starting running back Trevor Etienne was injured in the second quarter of the Bulldogs game against Kentucky Saturday night.

Etienne sustained a shoulder injury and is “out for now,” according to a team spokesman. Georgia radio sideline reporter D.J. Shockley reported the injury is to Etienne's left shoulder.

Georgia and Kentucky were tied at 3 late in the second quarter when Etienne went out.

Trevor Etienne injury update

Etienne left the game with Georgia struggling mightily on offense in the first half. He had 9 of Georgia’s 12 first-half carries, but did not have much success as the Bulldogs line was handled.

Etienne returned in the third quarter after Kentucky opened a 9-3 lead,

Who else does Georgia have at RB on Georgia depth chart?

Redshirt sophomore Branson Robinson and true freshman Nate Frazier are the second and third team running backs. Robinson had 1 carry for 2 yards in the first half.

Trevor Etienne stats

Etienne rushed for 78 yards on 5 carries in his Georgia debut last week after being suspended for the opener. He had 26 yards on 9 carries before his injury with a long rush of 7 yards.

What Kirby Smart said about Etienne's injury

"He may be able to come back, he's done a phenomenal job tonight. He's running his tail off. We've gotta help him out. We've gotta get some looser plays, get some things going."--Smart to ABC at halftime.

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