Georgia Bulldogs quarterback 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 yards, 28 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He started 27 consecutive games and the Bulldogs went 24-3 in those contests.

Beck is not expected to play in the Sugar Bowl against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Backup 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 serious elbow surgery.

“Georgia quarterback Carson Beck underwent successful surgery on his right elbow to repair his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) on Monday (December 23). The operation was performed by renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, California,” Georgia Football said in a recent statement. “A full recovery is expected, with throwing beginning in the spring of 2025.”

Georgia QB depth chart

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

1. Shooter Stockton

2. Ryan Puglisi

3. Jaden Rashada

Stockton is more of a dual-threat quarterback than Beck, so Georgia fans should expect more targeted quarterback runs. Stockton had tremendous success in high school, but he has very limited experience in college. He has no career starts and 51 career pass 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.