ATHENS — Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge was ruled out for the game in the second quarter with what was announced as a knee and ankle injury.

Ratledge had to be helped off the field by the training staff. He went down with 9:28 remaining in the second quarter. Ratledge immediately went into the injury tent to undergo further examination.

Ratledge had started all three games for Georgia at right guard this season. When Ratledge went down, Micah Morris came into the game at right guard.

Georgia started Earnest Greene at left tackle, Dylan Fairchild at left guard, Jared Wilson at center and Xavier Truss at right tackle. Monroe Freeling had rotated into the game as well.

Georgia trails Kentucky 3-0 at the time of publication. Georgia is off next week before facing Alabama on Sept. 28.