Georgia QB Carson Beck Out for Season After Elbow Surgery
Backup Gunner Stockton set to lead Georgia in College Football Playoff against Notre Dame on January 1.
- Carson Beck, Georgia's starting quarterback, underwent surgery to repair a torn UCL in his throwing elbow and will miss the remainder of the season.
- Beck sustained the injury during the SEC Championship Game against Texas, where he briefly returned for a handoff in overtime but could not throw.
- Sophomore Gunner Stockton, who replaced Beck in the SEC Championship, will make his first career start in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Notre Dame.
- Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has emphasized the additional practice time Stockton has received to prepare for Notre Dame's top-tier defense, which ranks among the best in the country.
- Beck's injury may impact his NFL Draft prospects; he was previously projected as a potential high pick in 2025 before the setback.
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