Is the Georgia QB playing today against Notre Dame?

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck missed the second half of the SEC championship game against the Texas Longhorns with an elbow injury. Beck is Georgia’s leading passer with 3,485 passing yards, 28 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He has started 27 straight games and the Bulldogs have gone 24-3 in those contests.

Beck is not expected to play in the Sugar Bowl against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Back-up quarterback Gunner Stockton will replace Carson Beck.

Carson Beck injury update

Carson Beck is also out for the rest of the College Football Playoff. He underwent significant elbow surgery.

“Georgia quarterback Carson Beck underwent successful surgery Monday (Dec. 23) on his right elbow to repair his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), performed by renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, Ca,” Georgia football said in a recent visit. declaration. “A full recovery is expected with throws beginning in the spring of 2025.”

Georgia QB depth chart

Gunner Stockton of the Georgia Bulldogs goes up in the second half against the Texas Longhorns during the 2024 SEC Championship. Butch Dill/Getty Images

1. Gunner Stockton

2. Ryan Puglisi

3. Jaden Rashada

Stockton is more of a dual-threat quarterback than Beck, so Georgia fans should expect to see more designed quarterback runs. Stockton put up monster numbers in high school, but he has very limited experience in college. He has no career starts and 51 career attempts.

Behind Stockton is expected to be true freshman Ryan Puglisi, who has impressed in practice. Arizona State transfer Jaden Rashada has limited starting experience and is competing for the No. 2 quarterback role.