Is Carson Beck playing today? Injury updates for Georgia QB

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 07: Carson Beck #15 of the Georgia Bulldogs lays on the ground after an injury as Barryn Sorrell #88 of the Texas Longhorns grabs for the ball during the second quarter of the 2024 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback back Carson Beck missed the second half of the SEC championship game against the Texas Longhorns due to an elbow injury. Beck is Georgia’s leading passer with 3,485 passing yards, 28 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He has started 27 consecutive 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 remainder of the College Football Playoff. He underwent a significant surgery on his elbow.

“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,” said Georgia football in a recent statement. “A full recovery is expected with throwing to begin spring of 2025.”

Georgia QB depth chart

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 07: Gunner Stockton #14 of the Georgia Bulldogs stiff arms David Gbenda #33 of the Texas Longhorns during the third quarter of the 2024 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)

1. Gunner Stockton

2. Ryan Puglisi

3. Jaden Rashada

Gunner Stockton is more of a dual threat quarterback than Carson Beck, so Georgia fans should expect to see more designed quarterback runs. Stockton put up monster numbers in high school, but…

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Author : UGA Wire

Publish date : 2025-01-01 10:12:00

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