It looks like the Georgia Bulldogs will get one of their best offensive weapons back for the 2025 campaign.
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne plans to return to UGA next season, per DawgNation’s Mike Griffith.
In his first year with the Bulldogs this season, Etienne recorded 122 carries for 609 yards (5.0 yards per attempt) in 10 games and had a team-leading nine rushing touchdowns despite battling through injuries. He also caught 32 passes for 194 yards.
The 5-foot-9, 205-pound junior was at his best for Georgia in its two victories over Texas. On Oct. 19 in Austin, Etienne ran for 87 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries against then-No. 1 Texas, then added 94 rushing yards and two more touchdowns – including the game-winner in overtime – in the SEC Championship Game against the Longhorns on Dec. 7.
Before transferring to Georgia, Etienne spent two seasons at Florida from 2022-23, when he played in 24 games (one start) while rushing 249 times for 1,472 yards and 14 touchdowns. In 2023, Etienne led the Gators in rushing touchdowns (eight), yards per carry (5.7) and yards per game (68.4).
Of course, Etienne is the younger brother of former Clemson All-American and current Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne.
Georgia finished the 2024 season with an 11-3 overall record (7-2 SEC) and earned a first-round bye in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff before falling to Notre Dame, 23-10, in the CFP Quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 2.
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