Georgia’s Carson Beck dominated out after first-half shoulder damage

ATLANTA — Georgia beginning quarterback Carson Beck is not going to return to Saturday’s SEC championship recreation in opposition to Texas after injuring his proper shoulder on the ultimate play of the primary half, head coach Kirby Smart instructed ESPN’s Holly Rowe.

Sophomore Gunner Stockton began the second half at quarterback for Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, whereas Beck was late leaving the locker room. He was carrying his helmet and walked to the sideline.

With the No. 5 Bulldogs trailing the No. 2 Longhorns 6-3, Georgia confronted first-and-5 on the Texas 42 with one second to play. Instead of taking a knee to go to the half, the Bulldogs ran yet one more play. Beck dropped again, and Longhorns linebacker Trey Moore hit his proper arm as he threw.

Beck fumbled the ball, which was recovered by linebacker Anthony Hill.

Stockton led Georgia to a 75-yard landing drive on the primary possession of the second half. He threw a 12-yard cross to Arian Smith on third-and-2 from the Georgia 33. On third-and-1 from the Texas 40, he ran for 3 yards. Then, on first-and-10 from the Texas 18, Stockton picked up 8 yards on a designed quarterback run.

Tailback Trevor Etienne bumped into the tip zone for a 10-yard landing on the subsequent play to provide Georgia a 10-6 lead with 10:27 left within the third quarter.

In two video games enjoying behind Beck this season, Stockton, from Tiger, Georgia, accomplished 13 of 16 passes for 135 yards. He was ranked the No. 4 dual-threat quarterback within the nation and No. 7 prospect in Georgia by ESPN Recruiting within the Class of 2022.