Carson Beck injury update: Georgia QB likely to miss playoff
Carson Beck, the quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs, has suffered an injury that will likely keep him out of the College Football Playoff. The injury occurred during the SEC Championship Game against Texas, when a defender grabbed his arm while he was throwing,
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ausing an elbow injury ¹ ²
Beck has been exploring surgery options and is expected to miss the playoff ². This is a significant blow to the Bulldogs, as Beck has been a key player for the team, leading them to a 24-3 record over the past two seasons ².
In his absence, Gunner Stockton, a redshirt sophomore, will likely take over as quarterback. Stockton has already shown promise, stepping in for Beck during the SEC Championship Game and leading the team to a comeback victory ¹ ².
Beck’s injury is a UCL injury, which is a common injury for quarterbacks ¹. The UCL, or ulnar collateral ligament, is a ligament in the elbow that provides stability to the joint. Injuries to the UCL can be serious and may require surgery.
The Bulldogs will face either Notre Dame or Indiana in the Allstate Sugar Bowl and quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs on New Year’s Day ¹. Without Beck, the team will rely on Stockton to lead them to victory.
*Injury Timeline:*
– _December 7, 2024:_ Carson Beck suffers an elbow injury during the SEC Championship Game against Texas ¹ ².
– _December 8, 2024:_ Georgia announces that Beck is out indefinitely ².
– _December 20, 2024:_ Beck is ruled out of the College Football Playoff due to his injury ³.
