Georgia quarterback Carson Beck suffered an elbow harm throughout the No. 2 Bulldogs’ 22-19 win over Texas within the SEC Championship Game and is in search of remedy choices because the group prepares for its College Football Playoff run, the varsity introduced on Monday. Beck suffered the harm throughout the last play of the primary half as a Texas defender grabbed maintain of his arm whereas he launched to throw downfield. There is presently no timetable for Beck’s return.
Beck didn’t return to the sport and was seen getting consoled on the sideline. Backup Gunner Stockton entered in aid and helped the Bulldogs outlast Texas in extra time.
In addition, Georgia introduced that star punter Brett Thorson suffered a knee harm throughout the sport and can miss the remainder of the season. Thorson charges among the many greatest punters in faculty soccer and averaged greater than 50 yards per punt in opposition to Texas.
“Carson and Brett are each fierce opponents and very onerous staff,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart stated in an announcement. “I’m assured they’ll assault their rehab with the identical dedication they exhibit of their each day habits. We shall be right here to help them each step of the way in which.”
Beck accomplished 64.7% of his passes for 3,485 yards, 28 touchdowns and 12 interceptions throughout a irritating senior season after opting to return to highschool. He turned issues on within the last stretch of the season, nevertheless, throwing 11 touchdowns with zero interceptions over his last 4 video games to pull the Bulldogs again into CFP rivalry.
The Bulldogs will possible flip to Stockton heading into the CFP. The sophomore accomplished 12 of 16 passes for 71 yards and an interception off the bench and has thrown 51 cross makes an attempt in his profession as a backup.
Georgia enters the College Football Playoff because the No. 2 general seed, incomes a bye within the first spherical. The Bulldogs will face the winner of No. 7 Notre Dame vs. No. 10 Indiana within the Sugar Bowl.
