Nick Chubb sidelined with an ankle injury

Georgia running back Nick Chubb (27) runs against Mississippi in the first half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Oxford, Miss. No. 23 Mississippi won 45-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) Georgia running back Nick Chubb (27) runs against Mississippi in the first half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Oxford, Miss. No. 23 Mississippi won 45-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

By David Paschall September 25, 2016 3 min read

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Ole Miss humbles Georgia with 45-point outburst

Mississippi running back D'Vaughn Pennamon (28) leaps into the end zone for a first half 1-yard touchdown run as Georgia safety Dominick Sanders (24) watches during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason (10) watches teammate Greyson Lambert (11) pass during pregame warmups before their NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Oxford, Miss. No. 23 Mississippi won 45-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason (10) wipes the sweat from his hair during pregame warmups before their NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Oxford, Miss. No. 23 Mississippi won 45-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze, center, argues with officials during the second half of their NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Oxford, Miss. No. 23 Mississippi won 45-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart calls out to players during pregame warmups before their NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Oxford, Miss. No. 23 Mississippi won 45-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Georgia safety Quincy Mauger (20) drops down as he practices catching passes during pregame warmups before their NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Oxford, Miss. No. 23 Mississippi won 45-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason (10) prepares to pass during pregame warmups before their NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Oxford, Miss. No. 23 Mississippi won 45-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi tight end Evan Engram (17) fights for more yards as Georgia safety Quincy Mauger (20) tries to tackle him after a first half pass reception during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi quarterback Chad Kelly (10) runs past Georgia cornerback Deandre Baker (18) and safety Dominick Sanders (24) for a 41-yard touchdown run during the second half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Oxford, Miss. No. 23 Mississippi won 45-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi quarterback Jason Pellerin (7) runs upfield while Georgia cornerback Deandre Baker (18) pursues during the second half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 45-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Georgia running back Sony Michel (1) lunges past Mississippi defensive back Montrell Custis (25) and defensive back Jaylon Jones (31) for a short gain during the second half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 45-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi quarterback Jason Pellerin (7) passes against Georgia during the second half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 45-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi defensive tackle Herbert Moore (99) and defensive end Garrald McDowell (42), celebrate McDowell's fumble-recovery during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Georgia running back Nick Chubb (27) attempts to run from a surging Mississippi defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

OXFORD, Miss. – Georgia junior tailback Nick Chubb was on pace to rejoin the 100-yard rushing club during Saturday’s game at Ole Miss.

That was before he sat out the second half.

Chubb rushed for 57 yards on 12 carries during the first 30 minutes of Georgia’s 45-14 loss to the Rebels but was held out of the second half due to an injury. Kirby Smart said it was a little too early to know the 5-foot-10, 228-pounder’s availability for this week’s game against visiting Tennessee.

“Nick has an ankle sprain, and I don’t know the severity yet,” Smart said. “He couldn’t come back in the game. I know he wanted to, but we’ll see how that goes in these next couple of days.”

The 57 yards yards give Chubb 2,716 for his career, which ranks sixth in school history.

David Paschall

David Paschall has covered sports at the Chattanooga Times Free Press since 1999 and wrote for the Chattanooga Free Press in the nine years before that. David has mostly covered college athletics, with a focus on the University of Georgia from 2000 to 2019 and the University of Tennessee since 2020. He grew up in Chattanooga and is a graduate of the Baylor School and Auburn University. David has received multiple writing awards and has served as a Heisman Trophy voter since 2003. He has also worked in radio in Chattanooga and has been on the SEC Network's "Classic Rewind" series since 2014. David and his wife, Kelly, have three children — Conner, Emily and Spencer.

Contact David Paschall at dpaschall@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6524.