Georgia quarterback Carson Beck seeks a rehabilitation and strengthening program for his throwing arm, but the Bulldogs’ outlook for the College Football Playoff at the position is unclear.
Beck had 11 touchdowns and no interceptions in the final month of the season to propel Georgia into the SEC Championship. He hurt his throwing arm on the final play of the first half and was replaced by sophomore Gunner Stockton. Stockton completed 12 of 16 passes for 71 yards with an interception to help the Bulldogs defeat Texas 22-19 in overtime.
Georgia did not confirm reports Beck suffered damage to the UCL in his right arm. But the Bulldogs did announce punter Brett Thorson, also injured Saturday in the SEC title game victory, is out for the season with a knee injury.
“Carson and Brett are both fierce competitors and extremely hard workers,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said in a statement on Monday. “I’m confident they will attack their rehab with the same determination they exhibit in their daily habits. We will be here to support them every step of the way.”
Beck threw for 3,485 yards, 28 touchdowns and 12 interceptions as a senior in 2024, returning to school after considering jumping to the NFL last spring.
Thorson is a finalist for the Ray Guy Award given to the top punter in college football. He was carted to the locker room in the SEC Championship after attempting to corral Texas returner Silas Bolden in the third quarter.
A junior from Melbourne, Australia, Thorson averaged 47.6 yards per punt with only five touchbacks in 2024.
Smart said freshman Drew Miller, ranked as the top punter in last year’s class, would be ready to handle the punting chores in the Sugar Bowl.
–Field Level Media