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

Etienne has sustained a shoulder injury and is “out of action for the time being,” according to a team spokesman. Georgia Radio sideline reporter DJ Shockley reported that the injury is Etienne's left shoulder.

When Etienne left late in the second quarter, the score was 3-3 between Georgia and Kentucky.

Latest information on Trevor Etienne's injury

Etienne left the game when Georgia was struggling a lot on offense in the first half. He had 9 of Georgia's 12 runs in the first half, but wasn't very successful as the Bulldogs line was under control.

Etienne returned in the third quarter after Kentucky had built a 9-3 lead.

Who else does Georgia have as a RB on its depth chart?

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

Trevor Etienne Statistics

Etienne rushed for 78 yards on five attempts in his debut for Georgia last week after being suspended for the opening game. Before his injury, he had 26 yards on nine attempts, including a long run of seven yards.

What Kirby Smart said about Etienne's injury

“Maybe he can come back, he did a phenomenal job tonight. He runs like crazy. We have to help him. We have to get some looser plays going, get some things going.” – Smart to ABC at halftime.

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