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Georgia is reportedly preparing for life without starting quarterback Carson Beck in the College Football Playoffs.
Beck is reportedly exploring surgery options to repair an elbow injury on his pitching arm and is unlikely to return this season, sources told ESPN Thursday.
In the last game before halftime in SEC Championship game, Beck went to throw a Hail Mary, but a Texas defender hit him in the arm as he threw.
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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. (IMAGIN)
Bulldogs quarterback he fell 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 sophomore guard had to leave the game after taking a hard hit to the head.
So Beck, although injured, re-entered the game to hand the ball off to running back Trevor Etienne, who scored the game-winning touchdown.
After the game, Beck talked about how he didn’t hold the ball well during the game At3.
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Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) goes down after being hit on the throwing shoulder during the first half of the SEC championship game against Texas in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (IMAGIN)
Because Georgia beat Texas 22-19 in overtime to win the SEC Championship where Beck was injured, they secured a berth in the first round as the second seed. They play the winner of No. 7 Notre Dame and No. 10 Indiana.
Stockton is in line to make his first career start in the Allstate Sugar Bowl quarterfinal game on New Year’s Day.
Stockton is 25-32 passing for 206 yards in limited action through three games this season.
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Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) drops a 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 Playoff, the senior quarterback’s career at Georgia isn’t necessarily over as he has one more year of eligibility remaining.
Beck could plead for NFL draft either way, giving up his final year of eligibility. The senior guard could also stay in Georgia for another season, or enter the transfer window to try to increase his stock.
This season, Beck 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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