Georgia football has managed to push through their second consecutive game with a depleted running back room, securing a 59-21 win over UMass. Freshman Nate Frazier has stepped up as the featured back, but if Georgia is to achieve its goals this season, they will need additional support in the backfield.
Two key running backs Georgia is hoping to see return soon are Branson Robinson and Roderick Robinson. Both have been out for an extended period, and Kirby Smart provided an update on their status after the win on Saturday.
“Yeah, I don’t know. Branson was doing more last week than Rod. Although Rod was kind of with the training staff, Branson did get to do some individual and do some cutting,” Smart said. “I don’t know, I didn’t get to see him today. Obviously, they ran, but I don’t know how much cutting they did. And we’ll continue to work those guys. We’re hopeful to get them back soon.”
Return date is still unknown
Based on Kirby Smart’s comments, it seems like Branson Robinson and Roderick Robinson are making progress toward a return, but they still have a ways to go. As a result, it’s unlikely either will be available for Friday’s game against Georgia Tech, though there is a chance they could return during the postseason.
For now, as long as Nate Frazier stays healthy, Georgia’s running back room should be in good shape, especially with the potential return of Trevor Etienne, which seems more likely to happen sooner rather than later.
However, the ideal scenario for UGA would be having all these running backs fully healthy and back on the field together. If that happens in time for the playoffs, Georgia’s backfield could be even stronger and more dynamic, giving them an added boost for their postseason push.
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