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Smart Keeps QB Competition Open as Stockton Prepares to Lead Georgia

Georgia’s roster will feature a youth movement with over half first- and second-year players to sustain the program’s championship standard.

Apr 12, 2025; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart shown during the Georgia Spring game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images/File Photo
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart walks out with Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge, offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran and defensive lineman Zion Logue before their game against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium, Saturday, Nov, 18, 2023, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs (right) and head coach Billy Napier of the Florida Gators (left) meet after a game at EverBank Stadium on Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida. (James Gilbert/Getty Images/TNS)

Overview

  • Kirby Smart has not officially named a starter, even as Gunner Stockton has become the de facto choice for 2025.
  • At SEC Media Days, Smart praised Stockton’s work ethic and leadership, noting he prepared each game as if he were the starter.
  • Ryan Puglisi remains in contention and will continue competing for the role through fall camp.
  • Stockton finished last season with 45 completions for 440 yards and led Georgia to an overtime victory in the SEC Championship.
  • Smart has shifted to relationship-focused recruiting and emphasized energy over complacency as over 50% of the roster now consists of underclassmen.