Georgia quarterback Carson Beck will not return to the game following an injury sustained during the Southeastern Conference championship against Texas. The injury occurred on the last play of a challenging first half when Beck was hit on his throwing hand by outside linebacker Trey Moore. This impact resulted in a fumble that was initially recovered by Anthony Hill Jr., who unfortunately lost the ball while attempting to extend the play as time expired.
After halftime, Beck was one of the last players to return to the field, visibly holding his helmet but did not participate in warm-ups; instead, he remained on the sidelines as backup quarterback Gunner Stockton took over and led the Bulldogs to their first touchdown of the second half.
Georgia’s head coach Kirby Smart confirmed to ESPN that Beck would not be returning for the remainder of the game, although he could not provide further details on the injury. Beck was seen with his right arm wrapped in ice on the bench, indicating the seriousness of the hit.
Despite No. 2 Texas outplaying No. 5 Georgia with a total yardage of 260-54 in the first half, the score was only 6-3 at halftime. The Bulldogs struggled offensively, recording minus-2 yards rushing while Beck completed 7 of 13 passes for 56 yards before his departure.
This situation is a significant setback for the Georgia program, but it also opens an opportunity for backup quarterback Gunner Stockton to showcase his skills in a high-stakes game. Teams often rally and create unexpected breakthroughs under such circumstances, and fans will be hoping that Stockton can guide the team to a strong performance as the game progresses.
Overall, the resilience of the Georgia team will be tested, and they may emerge stronger as they navigate this challenge.