ATHENS, Ga. — Trevor Etienne, the top running back for No. 11 Georgia, has been ruled out of the game Saturday against No. 6 Tennessee with a rib injury. Etienne was hurt in a Nov. 2 victory over Florida, though he did get limited carries in a 28-10 loss to Ole Miss last weekend. He finished with 34 yards on nine carries.

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is in concussion protocol ahead of the Georgia game. Coach Josh Heupel updated his status on Wednesday.

One of the biggest remaining games of the college football regular season will take place on Saturday night when Tennessee takes on Georgia in Athens. Tennessee is currently in a great spot to make the College Football Playoff for the first time if it continues to win.

SEC foes match up when the No. 10 Georgia Bulldogs (7-2) and the No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers (8-1) play on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Sanford Stadium. The game will air on ABC, with the kickoff

Undefeated Oregon stayed on top in the second batch of College Football Playoff rankings, while Tuesday’s poll shoved Georgia completely out of the bracket after its lopsided loss to Mississippi. Led by the Ducks,