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Georgia Bulldogs RB already ruled out vs. Texas

Georgia football is expected to be without their two top power running backs against the No. 1 Texas

Georgia Bulldogs running back Branson Robinson has been ruled out against the No. 1 Texas Longhorns, according to Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart.

Branson Robinson is Georgia’s top power rusher. The Bulldogs were already without Roderick Robinson, who is recovering from turf toe surgery. Branson Robinson, who missed the 2023 college football season with a patella tendon injury, left the Mississippi State game with a knee injury.

“Branson has a MCL,” said Kirby Smart. “I don’t know how many weeks it’ll be, but he will not be available this week. Forecasting it out is impossible because the MCL is one of the ones that has to heal itself, so we’ve had MCLs in the past. Anything from, you know, two weeks to three weeks.”

Fortunately, it appears he avoided a serious injury.

“I don’t know what it’s going to be, but he’s going to be OK. It’s just a matter of getting back him back,” continued Smart. “It was not the same leg injury that he previously had. It was different.”

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Georgia could have Branson Robinson back as soon as the Nov. 2 game against the Florida Gators following the Dawgs’ bye week. Robinson has 25 rushes for 73 yards and three touchdowns this season. It is an unfortunate setback for the sophomore, who was still trying to acclimate to college football after missing last season.

Kirby Smart updates the injury status of key Georgia RB

Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart updates the injury status running back Branson Robinson

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart updated the status of Georgia running back Branson Robinson following the Mississippi State game. Robinson left the game in the first half after having a physical collision with a pair of defenders.

He appeared to injure his leg on the play.  It was a scary moment for Robinson, who missed the 2023 college football season with a torn patella tendon.

“Yeah, I don’t know,” said Kirby Smart after Georgia’s 41-31 win. “I don’t know if it’s real serious. I think it’s an MCL, knee. You know, those are sprains, but I don’t know that for sure. So, I don’t know how serious it is. I don’t have the MRI results yet.”

If Robinson has to miss much time, then he would be a big loss for the Georgia backfield. Robinson is probably Georgia’s top rusher between the tackles. Robinson has 22 carries for 61 rushing yards and two touchdowns this season.

Georgia Bulldogs RB is looking to have his Nick Chubb moment

Georgia Bulldogs running back Branson Robinson has been preparing for the season opener against Clemson for over a year. His time is now.

Georgia Bulldogs redshirt sophomore running back Branson Robinson has waited over a year for this moment. Robinson missed the 2023 college football season after suffering a torn patella tendon.

Now, Robinson could be Georgia’s No. 1 running back for the season opener against the Clemson Tigers. Georgia’s top running back, Trevor Etienne, could be suspended for the Clemson game after he was arrested this offseason. Georgia’s No. 2 running back, Roderick Robinson, is doubtful after undergoing surgery on his turf toe.

The stage is set for Branson Robinson to have a big game. He is coming off a significant injury, but could see a big workload if he shows he’s back to his old self.

Robinson, who has frequently been compared to Nick Chubb throughout his career, looks to have a similar breakthrough in Week 1 following a serious injury. Chubb missed the end of the 2015 college football season after suffering a severe leg injury. There was no guarantee Chubb or Robinson would be able to return to football after they suffered their respective injuries.

“It’s been a process,” said Georgia coach Kirby Smart on Branson Robinson’s recovery. “The kid was down in the dumps because he was having a great camp last year, the injury happened, and he wasn’t with the rest of the team for a lot of the time.”

Chubb defied the odds to return in Week 1 of the 2016 season. He did much more than just play a few snaps in the 2016 season opener against North Carolina, which was the first game of the Kirby Smart era.

Chubb dominated North Carolina with 32 carries for 222 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Chubb’s performance gave Georgia a victory at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The Bulldogs and Chubb later returned to Atlanta in 2017 to win the SEC championship.

Robinson will look to have a similar performance in his return from injury. He’s been waiting on this moment for a long time.

“He spent a lot of time in the training room,” said Kirby Smart. “That is a grueling injury to go through and work all the way back to the point where he didn’t get to go through all of spring.”

“So, this fall camp’s been big for him in terms of confidence,” continued Smart. “He’s gained confidence through special teams. He’s gained confidence through reps. But he had a good body of work before.”

When Georgia opens its season at noon ET against Clemson on Aug. 31 it will be time for Robinson to have his Nick Chubb moment.

Kirby Smart provides positive update on RB Branson Robinson

Kirby Smart drops good news regarding Georgia Bulldogs running back Branson Robinson

Georgia Bulldogs running back Branson Robinson will no have limitations entering fall camp. Robinson missed the 2023 college football season with a ruptured patella tendon injury that he suffered on Aug. 22, 2023. Robinson also missed spring practice this year as he worked his way back from the serious injury.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart updated Robinson’s status ahead of the Dawgs’ first day of fall camp. “It’s not a shock to me that he’s able to start and go without limitations, but load management is critical,” said Smart.

Robinson figures to be one of Georgia’s top options at running back this fall. Robinson, who is a former four-star recruit, has an excellent combination of size and strength.

The talented running back last played in 2022. Robinson has 68 carries for 330 yards and three touchdowns in his career.

Georgia Bulldogs running back Branson Robinson last played in a college football against the TCU Horned Frogs in the national championship game. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

If Robinson continues to show progress in his recovery, then he may be available for Georgia’s season opener against the Clemson Tigers on Aug. 31.

Kirby Smart provides update on status of running back Branson Robinson

Georgia running back Branson Robinson is making progress on his recovery according to UGA head coach Kirby Smart. 

After suffering a ruptured patella tendon that kept him of the 2023 season, Georgia running back Branson Robinson seems well on the way to a return in 2024. Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart recently updated Robinson’s status.

When asked at SEC media days about Robinson’s status, Smart said: “(Robinson) looks really good. I won’t say he’s 100% cleared, but man, he looks great out there running.”

Smart said Robinson has cut some weight to put less pressure on his knees and should be close to 100% leading into fall camp. Smart also provided injury updates on several other Bulldogs, including safety Malaki Starks and linebacker Smael Mondon.

A highly touted four-star recruit in the class of 2022 out of Madison, Mississippi, Robinson showed great flashes for the Bulldogs in 2022. He recorded 68 carries for 330 yards and three touchdowns, including a season-high 98 yards on 14 carries against Auburn. He also scored two touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 65-7 thrashing of TCU in the national title game.

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Robinson is one of three scholarship running backs on the UGA roster with playing experience heading into the 2024 season. Florida transfer Trevor Etienne and Roderick Robinson are the others.

Kirby Smart updates status of injured Georgia RB Branson Robinson

Georgia Bulldogs running back Branson Robinson could return for spring practice after suffering a ruptured patella tendon

Georgia Bulldogs sophomore running back Branson Robinson suffered a ruptured patella tendon injury in August and is out for the 2023 college football season.

Robinson, who was projected be one of Georgia’s top running backs in rushing situations in 2023, could return for spring practice.

Georgia is relying on running backs Kendall Milton and Daijun Edwards to handle the bulk of the carries this season. The Bulldogs are also getting contributions from true freshman Roderick Robinson, who has missed several weeks with an ankle injury.

Edwards is Georgia’s leading rusher with 633 carries on 111 rushing attempts and eight touchdowns.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart provided an update on Robinson ahead of the Georgia-Ole Miss game.

You know, I don’t know the answer to that. The closest thing we had was Rian went through this the one year, and it’s a long, arduous process. I can’t answer that. I think he’ll probably be cleared, but I don’t know if he’ll be able to go through live tackling and everything.

Smart is careful not to put timelines for players returning from an injury. It sounds like Robinson is making progress in his recovery, but it is too early to tell how he will look when spring rolls around.

Robinson, a former four-star recruit, has excellent strength and runs with a bruising style. Robinson had a career-best two touchdown performance in the national championship. The talented running back finished last season with 68 carries for 330 yards and three touchdowns.

Looking at Georgia’s running back group after Branson Robinson’s injury

What is next for Georgia’s running back group after Branson Robinson’s season-ending injury

Georgia Bulldogs running back Branson Robinson is out for the year in a tough blow to Georgia’s running backs room. The Bulldogs will need to rely on some less experienced options and perhaps even a few walk-ons following Robinson’s devastating injury.

To make matters tougher on Georgia’s rushing attack, the Bulldogs are starting quarterback Carson Beck, who does not have as much mobility as Stetson Bennett did. Fortunately, Georgia returns an experienced and talented offensive line that should do a great job of paving the way for any running back.

How does Georgia’s running back room look following Branson Robinson’s season-ending patella tendon injury?

Georgia football RB ruled out for season with knee injury

A Georgia Bulldogs running back is expected to miss the 2023 college football season with a ruptured patella tendon

Georgia Bulldogs sophomore running back Branson Robinson is expected to miss the 2023 college football season. Robinson suffered a ruptured patella tendon injury. Robinson injured his patella tendon on Aug. 22.

Branson Robinson was projected be Georgia’s top back in rushing situations in 2023. Robinson, a former four-star recruit, has excellent strength and runs with a bruising style. Robinson was coming off a career-best two touchdown performance in the national championship.

The talented running back finished last season with 68 carries for 330 yards and three touchdowns.

Now, Georgia will have to heavily lean on returning running backs Kendall Milton and Daijun Edwards. The Bulldogs will also look for contributions from true freshman Roderick Robinson.

Georgia’s additional options at running back include Andrew Paul, who is recovering from a torn ACL, but should be ready for a larger role as the season progresses.

Running back Len’Neth Whitehead, a transfer from Tennessee, could be a factor for the Dawgs. Kyron Jones, a true freshman, could also see carries. Walk-ons Sevaughn Clark and Cash Jones have experience and are capable of being contributors.

Seth Emerson of The Athletic reported Robinson’s unfortunate injury via social media:

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Georgia’s Smael Mondon, Branson Robinson will be limited in fall camp

Kirby Smart gives injury updates at SEC Media Days

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart says Bulldogs linebacker Smael Mondon and running back Branson Robinson will be limited during fall camp due to injury.

“No, they won’t be full go,” Smart said on Tuesday at SEC Media Days. “I don’t know how long it will be, but they will not be full go on practice one. They’ll be able to run what we call dry landing running the next stage.”

Mondon finished as the team’s leading leading tackler last season despite missing two games due to injury. Robinson exceeded expectations in 2022 as a freshman when Kendall Milton went down with injury.

Smart said that both players dealt with their undisclosed injuries during spring practice and their recoveries may be ahead of schedule.

“They both had injuries in spring practice,” Smart said. Actually, if anything, they’ve done well. They’ve progressed well and probably moved up the timeline if anything, but we can’t judge until we get out there with them and put pads on.”

Georgia will open the 2023 season on Sept. 2 versus the University of Tennessee at Martin. Smart did not confirm if Mondon and Robinson will be ready for Week 1.

“Again, I don’t know,” Smart said. “I think that was the outlook a while back. I don’t know if that’s the outlook now.”

 

Who stood out in the SEC for Week 6?

Who stood out in Week 6? The SEC editorial team made their weekly selection.

Week 6 in the SEC has come and gone putting us right at the midway point of the 2022 college football season.

The slate of games gave us four blowout performances as well as three nail-biting games that kept you engaged. For the Georgia faithful, there wasn’t much to be anxious about in the Deep South’s Biggest Blowout. The Bulldogs took care of Auburn, 42-10. Tennessee, Mississippi State, and Ole Miss also joined in on the fun. The four teams combined to beat the opposition 174-68, and most of the scoring came from Vanderbilt. The Commodores held a halftime lead but the Rebels ran away with it.

Florida held on against Missouri, Kentucky fell to South Carolina, and Alabama needed a goal-line stand as time expired against Texas A&M.

With Week 6’s contests firmly in the books, the SEC editorial team at the College Wire voted on their top performers.

The Voters:

Without further ado, let’s dive into the selections made by our editorial team: