Georgia's Gunner Stockton to Make First Career Start in CFP Quarterfinal

The sophomore quarterback steps in for injured Carson Beck as No. 2 Georgia faces No. 7 Notre Dame on New Year's Day.

Gunner Stockton, a third-year sophomore, will start for Georgia after Carson Beck's season-ending elbow injury during the SEC Championship game.
Stockton has limited college experience, having completed 25 of 32 passes this season, but was a record-setting high school quarterback in Georgia.
Notre Dame's defense, ranked among the best in the nation, faces challenges preparing for Stockton due to limited game footage of him at the college level.
Georgia is expected to rely more on its running game, led by Trevor Etienne and a veteran offensive line, to support Stockton in his first start.
The College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup will take place on January 1 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, with the winner advancing to the semifinals.