Both Georgia football and its former starting quarterback, Carson Beck, now with Miami, are navigating the playoffs, raising the possibility of a showdown between the two. The anticipation builds as both sides gear up for their respective playoff games.
The Bulldogs faced a disappointing end to their 2024 season, suffering a 23-10 loss against Notre Dame. This defeat was compounded by Beck’s injury, which left him sidelined during the SEC Championship as Gunner Stockton took over as the starter. Following this challenging season, Beck entered and then withdrew from the NFL Draft, ultimately transferring to Miami and paving the way for Stockton to secure a starting role.
As the playoffs approach, both Georgia and Beck are entering crucial matchups. Georgia heads to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl, where they will take on Ole Miss in a rematch from last year’s defeat against Notre Dame. Meanwhile, Beck will lead Miami against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Eve, aiming to build on their momentum from a recent 10-3 playoff victory over Texas A&M.
For both teams to meet in the playoffs, they must first secure victories in their respective games. If Georgia wins against Ole Miss and Miami triumphs over the second-ranked Ohio State, the two could face each other, marking the first instance where Georgia and Beck compete on opposite sides.
Georgia fans are particularly eager about this potential matchup, as previous games have already seen former players return as opponents. The Bulldogs played against former teammate EJ Lightsey, now with Georgia Tech, and Charlotte safety Collin Gill, who was part of the squad prior to transferring. However, should they end up facing Beck, the matchup would garner significant media attention due to his prominence as a former starter.
Many Georgia supporters are keen to see their former quarterback face challenges against them, especially after his mixed performances in the 2024 season and the circumstances of his departure to a rival program. Yet, for now, both teams must focus on their immediate opponents—Georgia on Ole Miss and Miami on Ohio State—to keep their championship hopes alive.