Georgia coach Mark Richt told reporters after Wednesday's practice that the No. 10 Bulldogs will know whether star running back Todd Gurley will be reinstated to play before boarding a plane to Arkansas on Friday morning.

Gurley, a leading Heisman Trophy candidate, was suspended indefinitely by Georgia last week while the school investigates whether or not he accepted money to autograph sports memorabilia.

Gurley, who ran for 773 yards with eight touchdowns in Georgia's first five games did not play in last week's 34-0 victory at No. 23 Missouri. He returned to practice Monday in a limited role while the school continued its investigation.

Georgia officials are scheduled to appear in front of the NCAA's committee on infractions Thursday morning for an unrelated case involving swimming and diving coach Jack Bauerle. It is unknown whether UGA officials will meet with the NCAA's eligibility staff regarding Gurley's status.

Per NCAA rules, Gurley would face a potential one-game suspension (10 percent of the team's competition) if he accepted improper benefits ranging from $100 to $400. The penalty would increase to two games (20 percent) for amounts from $400 to $700, and to four games (30 percent) for amounts greater than $700.

"We'll definitely know in plenty of time before we get on the plane," Richt told reporters. "If we know he's able to play, he'll travel. If he's not able, he won't. He has been practicing and getting some reps."

The Bulldogs play Arkansas in Little Rock on Saturday.