The Georgia Bulldogs are a little bit banged up entering their 2024 season opener against the Clemson Tigers. Georgia has not suffered many major injuries thus far, but the Bulldogs do have a few question marks.
Georgia’s top positions of question are at running back and defensive line. The Bulldogs are expected to be without defensive lineman Jordan Hall, who suffered a stress fracture. Fellow defensive lineman Warren Brinson is expected to play, but could see limited snaps as he is recovering from an Achilles injury.
“Warren (Brinson) looks good. He’s practiced every day. We’ve practiced for Clemson. He’s done a good job. He’s been out there competing,” said Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart.
South Carolina defensive line transfer Xzavier McLeod is considered questionable with an abdominal strain.
Georgia’s other top position of concern is running back. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart refuses to comment on Trevor Etienne’s status. Etienne, a Florida transfer, is likely suspended after being arrested for driving under the influence this offseason. Georgia running back Roderick Robinson will not play after undergoing surgery on his turf toe. “Rod did have surgery on his toe,” said Smart.
Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young, a Miami transfer is expected to play. He recently missed practice with a hamstring injury, but has been healthy recently.
“Yeah, Colbie (Young)’s been great,” said Smart. “He practiced ever since we started on Clemson full go (on Thursday of last week). He’s been great and should be ready to go.”
In addition to these injury concerns, the Bulldogs have a slew of players that could face suspensions for driving incidents this offseason. Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon is the other key Bulldog, outside of Trevor Etienne, that could face a suspension, but he is expected to play.
Georgia football injury report
Running back Roderick Robinson: Doubtful (toe)
Running back Trevor Etienne: Doubtful (suspension)
Running back Branson Robinson: Expected to play (patella tendon recovery)
Wide receiver Colbie Young: Expected to play (hamstring)
Defensive lineman Warren Brinson: Probable (Achilles)
Defensive lineman Jordan Hall: Out (stress fracture)
Defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod: Questionable (abdominal strain)
Center Jared Wilson: Expected to play (Achilles)
Cornerback Chris Peal: Out (shoulder)