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Georgia RB Robinson Out for Season With Knee Injury, Leaving Bulldogs Thin at Key Position

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FILE -Georgia running back Branson Robinson (22) runs the ball an NCAA college football game against Auburn Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Branson Robinson, who showed his potential to emerge as a lead running back at Georgia by rushing for two touchdowns in the Bulldogs' 2022 national championship game win over TCU, will miss this season after suffering a ruptured patellar tendon. Coach Kirby Smart announced Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 that Robinson, a sophomore, suffered the injury on Tuesday.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
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Overview

  • Robinson ruptured patella tendon in practice and will miss 2023 season
  • Robinson was fourth-leading rusher for Bulldogs last year with 330 yards
  • Leading rusher McIntosh now in NFL, second-leading rusher Milton dealing with injuries
  • Coach Smart expressed confidence in remaining RBs but acknowledged another injury could be impactful
  • Smart said offensive strategy and run/pass ratio unlikely to change significantly