Georgia willl be playing its second-straight game without RB Todd Gurley Saturday.
Gurley did not board the team bus to travel to Arkansas, where the Bulldogs will play Saturday. The RB is currently suspended as Georgia investigates reports that he received money for signing autographs.
The news of Gurley's Arkansas absence is not unexpected. Earlier in the week coach Mark Richt said he didn't anticipate Gurley being able to play. The NCAA said Thursday evening it had not received Georgia's request for reinstatment for Gurley, and according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Georgia officials continue to decline comment on Gurley's situation.
UGA officials on Friday continued to decline comment about the ongoing eligibility issue facing their star tailback. However, the NCAA reinstatement process and Georgia’s current place in it makes it evident that Gurley could not be cleared in time to play against Arkansas on Saturday even if it wanted.
Gurley reportedly accepted $400 for signing 80 items.
No Gurley means that freshman RB Nick Chubb will be the bellcow back for Georgia. RB Keith Marshall is also injured and against Missouri in a 34-0 win, Chubb had 38 carries and 42 total touches for 174 total yards.
Georgia plays Arkansas in Little Rock, Ark., at 4 p.m. ET Saturday. Gurley has 93 carries for 774 yards and eight touchdowns in five games this season.
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