In a blow to Georgia’s hopes for the College Football Playoff, quarterback Carson Beck is sidelined with a UCL injury in his right elbow. This development, which emerged shortly after the SEC championship game, raises serious questions about the Bulldogs’ offensive capabilities heading into their upcoming clash.
Georgia, currently holding the No. 2 seed, is set to face either Notre Dame or Indiana in the Sugar Bowl on January 1st. Beck, who was notably absent from recent team practices, hasn’t rejoined workouts since the team resumed training late last week, according to multiple reports. The timeline for his return is still uncertain, and his quest for medical opinions continues.
The injury came during the SEC title game, a battle from which Beck had to step aside for the entire second half after tanagling with Texas. His brief re-entry for an overtime victory handoff—where Trevor Etienne stormed for the decisive touchdown—was a heroic moment underscoring Beck’s competitive spirit. Despite that, concerns were evident as Beck reportedly mentioned struggles with ball grip afterwards.
Taking the helm for the forthcoming Sugar Bowl will be backup Gunner Stockton, who stepped in during Beck’s absence. Stockton’s performance could be pivotal as the Bulldogs aim to maintain their impressive season record, standing at 11-2 with a fresh SEC title to their name—marking their second since 2022.
Carson Beck’s steady presence rewrote the stat books at Georgia, boasting 3,485 passing yards this season alone, and racking up an impressive career total of 7,912 yards and 58 touchdowns. The Dawgs will miss this prodigious talent as they chart their path through the high-stakes arena of the College Football Playoff.
