Georgia is reportedly preparing for life without starting quarterback Carson Beck College Football Playoff.
Beck is reportedly exploring surgical options to repair an elbow injury on his throwing arm and is unlikely to return this season. Sources report this to ESPN Thursday.
On the last play before halftime in the SEC Championship In the game, Beck went to throw a Hail Mary, but the Texas defenseman hit his arm while throwing.
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Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) on the sideline after leaving the game during the second half of the SEC championship game against Texas in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (PROPOSE)
The Bulldogs quarterback went to the ground in pain and was replaced by sophomore Gunner Stockton in the third quarter.
Stockton was 12-16 with 71 yards and one interception, replacing Beck in the second half. In overtime, the second-year quarterback had to leave the game after taking a massive blow to the head.
So Beck, although hurt, reentered the game to pass the ball to running back Trevor Etienne, who scored the winning touchdown.
After the match, Beck said he had not had a good grip on the ball during the game To3.
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Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) goes down after a hit on his throwing shoulder during the first half of the SEC championship game against Texas in Atlanta, Saturday, December 7, 2024. (PROPOSE)
Because Georgia Beat Texel Down 22-19 in overtime to win the SEC Championship, where Beck was injured, they secured a first-round match as the No. 2 seed. They will play the winner of No. 7 Notre Dame and No. 10 Indiana.
Stockton is set to make his first career start in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals at the Allstate Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day.
Stockton is 25-32 passing for 206 yards in limited action over three games this season.
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Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) drops back to pass against the Texas Longhorns during the second half of the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Brett Davis-Imagn images)
While Beck may not start in the College Football Playoffs, the Georgia senior quarterback’s career isn’t necessarily over as he still has one year of eligibility remaining.
Beck could explain himself for the NFL draft Regardless, he forwent his final year of eligibility. The senior quarterback could also remain in Georgia for another season or enter the transfer portal to try to boost his stock.
This season, Beck has completed 64.7% of his passes, throwing for 3,485 yards with 28 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, leading Georgia to an 11-2 record.
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