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Paul Finebaum Questions Georgia QB Gunner Stockton’s Readiness Ahead of Season Opener

Kirby Smart points to improved command of protections to reinforce his backing of the new signal-caller.

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Gunner Stockton #14 of the Georgia Bulldogs drops back to pass during the third quarter of the spring G Day game at Sanford Stadium on April 12, 2025 in Athens, Georgia.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) at the first day of fall practice in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Overview

  • Stockton steps in for Carson Beck, whose throwing-elbow injury and surgery ended his 2024 season.
  • Finebaum said on ESPN that Stockton was not spectacular in the Sugar Bowl and asked whether he can handle marquee moments, highlighting Alabama on September 27.
  • Georgia opens August 30 against Marshall, then faces Austin Peay before an SEC trip to Tennessee and a home date with Alabama.
  • Smart has praised Stockton’s growth in identifying protections and the run game, emphasizing his readiness to lead.
  • Stockton logged 440 passing yards last season, including 234 yards and a touchdown versus Notre Dame, as Georgia enters 2025 ranked No. 5 in the AP poll.