More than 12 Georgia players expected to miss the Sugar Bowl

On January 2, 2025By Littum

ATHENS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Carson Beck #15 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after the 44-42 victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in eighth overtime at Sanford Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) — ATHENS, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 29: Carson Beck #15 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after the 44-42 victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in eighth overtime at Sanford Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

The Georgia Bulldogs will be without several key contributors in the Sugar Bowl mod Notre Dame Fighting Irish. A combination of transfers, suspensions and injuries means over 10 Georgia Bulldogs will miss the Sugar Bowl.

Georgia is most notably without starting quarterback Carson Beck against Notre Dame. In Beck’s place, the Bulldogs will start quarterback Gunner Stockton, who started the second half of the SEC championship game but has just 51 career passing attempts.

Georgia football injuries

Quarterback Carson Beck

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 07: Carson Beck #15 of the Georgia Bulldogs lays on the ground after an injury against the Texas Longhorns in the second quarter of the 2024 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 7, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) — ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 07: Carson Beck #15 of the Georgia Bulldogs lays on the ground after an injury against the Texas Longhorns in the second quarter of the 2024 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 7, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck had elbow surgery and is out for the Sugar Bowl and the rest of Georgia’s season. Beck will be cheering on the Bulldogs from the sidelines.

Status: Out of season

Punter Brett Thorson

December 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs kicker Brett Thorson (92) passes the ball to the Texas Longhorns during the first half of the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Star Georgia player Brett Thorson is out for the year with a knee injury he suffered in the SEC championship game. Freshman Drew Miller is expected to play in Thorson’s place.

Status: Out of season

Running back Roderick Robinson

Robinson suffered a lower-body injury in practice and is not expected to play in the Sugar Bowl. Robinson has appeared in only two Georgia games this season.

Status: Doubtful

Running back Branson Robinson

Robinson was not present at Georgia’s practice leading up to the Sugar Bowl and reportedly suffered a knee setback. Robinson hasn’t played in months. With Branson Robinson and Roderick Robinson out, Georgia will rely on running backs Trevor Etienne, Nate Frazier and Cash Jones.

Status: Doubtful

Defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye

31 August 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Phil Mafah (7) is tackled by Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye (99) and linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) in the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia freshman defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye, a former elite recruit, has not played in a long time since undergoing leg surgery. Jonah-Ajonye is out this year.

Status: Out of season

Suspension: Wide receiver Colbie Young

31 August 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Colbie Young (8) catches a touchdown pass in front of Clemson Tigers cornerback Jeadyn Lukus (10) in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young has been suspended indefinitely since the Auburn game back in early October. Young has 11 receptions, 149 yards and two touchdowns this season.

Status: Doubtful

Transfers that are not with Georgia

AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19: Julian Humphrey #12 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after breaking up a pass in the fourth quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) — AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Julian Humphrey #12 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after breaking up a pass in the fourth quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Georgia has nine players who have entered the transfer portal since the SEC championship. Two of these players (David Daniel-Sisavanh and Rara Thomas) in the portal have not been on the team in the regular season. The other seven players have not practiced and are expected to miss the Sugar Bowl.

Most notably cornerback Julian Humphrey and defensive tackle Jamaal Jarrett are both expected to miss the Notre Dame game and the playoffs. Humphrey and Jarrett are both part of UGA’s defensive rotation.

Cornerback Julian Humphrey
Wide receiver Michael Jackson
Defensive tackle Jamaal Jarrett
Linebacker Troy Bowles
Defensive back Jake Pope
Defensive back Justyn Rhett
Outside linebacker Samuel M’Pemba

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