Georgia tailback Nick Chubb undergoes surgery

Georgia is expected to be without Nick Chubb for Saturday’s game against Troy and possibly longer after the freshman tailback underwent surgery on Monday.

Chubb had surgery on his left thumb at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens on Monday. According to Lavelle Chubb, Nick’s mother, doctors inserted surgical screws to repair a fracture that Chubb suffered in practice this past week.

“He’s doing good; he’s just resting right now,” Lavelle Chubb said Monday about the time the rest of the team was taking the field for practice.

As for whether her son would miss playing time going forward, Ms. Chubb said: “They said they would see how he’s doing (Tuesday) before they make that decision. Possibly this week but they’re not really sure (how long he’ll be out).”

Chubb actually played against South Carolina this past Saturday with the injury. With his thumb protected in gloves and a small wrapping, he carried the ball four times for 34 yards. But likely limited his opportunities as a receiver out of the backfield.

Chubb has made a splash for the Bulldogs in his first season. A former 5-star prospect from Cedartown, the 5-foot-10, 228-pounder has rushed for 104 yards on only eight carries. His 13.0 yards per carry average leads the SEC.