Georgia's Trevor Etienne could face suspension for DUI arrest - ESPN

ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia running back Trevor Etienne faces disciplinary action from both the university and athletic department following his DUI arrest over the weekend, coach Kirby Smart said Tuesday.

Under Georgia athletic department policy, Etienne would miss 10% of Georgia's season — which equates to at least one game under the Bulldogs' 12-game schedule — if found guilty of DUI. The Bulldogs open the 2024 season on Aug. 31 in Atlanta against Clemson.

According to an Athens-Clarke County Police Department report, Etienne was traveling 80 to 90 mph in a 50-mph zone at approximately 1:50 a.m. on Sunday and twice crossed over a double yellow line to pass vehicles. Etienne, a transfer from Florida, told police he was trying to get home and admitted to drinking three beers «way earlier.»

Etienne, the younger brother of Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne, was driving a 2024 Audi RS7 and declined to consent to a field sobriety test. Police said Etienne had slurred speech, glossy eyes and was swaying back and forth while standing on flat ground. When the arresting officer asked Etienne for an ID, he gave him his car key.

In addiition to DUI, Etienne was also charged with reckless driving, failure to maintain lane/improper driving on the road and affixing materials that reduce visibility of windows/windshield. The DUI charge is classified as «less safe,» which in Georgia means he can be convicted even if his blood alcohol level is less than .08.

Smart said a third part of the process in determining Etienne's discipline would be allowing the legal process to run its course.

The coach opened his weekly news conference Tuesday by praising Etienne as a «great kid, great person» and how much he enjoyed being coached