No. 2 Texas and No. 5 Georgia are facing off in the SEC championship game, and on the last play of the first half Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck went down with a hand injury.
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Carson Beck was visibly hurting after this play, as his throwing arm was wrenched back.
— Trey Wallace (@TreyWallace_) December 7, 2024
That is to say, backup QB Gunner Stockton was put in to take over in the second half. And considering, he is a high school legend in Georgia, fans cheered as he took the field.
Your second half starter, Gunner Stockton pic.twitter.com/Djyk8WCns0
— Brooks Austin (@BrooksAustinBA) December 7, 2024
On his opening drive the Sophomore took the Bulldogs right down the field to score their first touchdown of the game.
NOTHING LUCKY ABOUT THAT 🤯
Georgia TE Lawson Luckie with a ludicrous catch in the SEC Championship Game 🔥
— Oliver Hodgkinson (@ojhodgkinson) December 7, 2024
Yup… Gunner Stockton is the answer
Touchdown Georgia!
pic.twitter.com/ExeyPwAKVT— College Football Fan (@CFB_Fan_) December 7, 2024
For those who don't know, Stockton was a high school phenom dual-threat quarterback, as he is ranked first all-time in Georgia for passing TD (177), total TD (254), and total yards (18,024).
Gunner Stockton’s mom with the “We got this” to Carson Beck’s mom.
Solid moment indeed #SECChampionship
🎥 @sluggahjells pic.twitter.com/bcfYVsGc9t
— The Whole Delivery (@TWDTV1) December 7, 2024
Many fans pointed out that it might not be a good look for senior Beck, as in the whole first half he only had 56 passing yards. Yet, Stockton seemed to come in out of nowhere and help give Georgia the lead.
Gunner Stockton just made Carson beck lose millions in the draft off one drive lmao pic.twitter.com/ZrMJKzzMPu
— John (@iam_johnw) December 7, 2024
Ultimately, Stockton helped lead Georgia to a 22-19 overtime victory over Texas.
To note, on the last play of the game, Beck had to come in again because Stockton got hit so hard his helmet flew off.
Stockton took a massive hit to the head. Helmet flew off 🫣 pic.twitter.com/tO8LC86iwa
— Trojan Football ✌️fan (@TrojanFBx) December 8, 2024
TOUCHDOWN! GEORGIA WINS THE SEC!
— College Football Report (@CFBRep) December 8, 2024
Overall, Beck's draft stock has fallen tremendously this season. Coming into the year, he was projected as high as a No. 1 overall pick, yet now he is more than likely a Day 2 selection.
Georgia senior QB Carson Beck
This season, Beck has passed for 3,429 yards to go with 28 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
Carson Beck watching Gunner Stockton destroy what’s left of his draft stock pic.twitter.com/rqJ75CeMlv
— . (@J0nesToChina) December 7, 2024
All in all, it is yet to be known if Beck will be able to recover for the College Football Playoffs, if not Georgia has one of the best backup QB's in the country.
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