Major Carson Beck injury update as Georgia sweats on fitness of star quarterback before College Football Playoff
After suffering an injury that virtually eliminated him from the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day, Carson Beck’s college career may be over.
In the Georgia Bulldogs’ 22–19 victory over the Texas Longhorns on Saturday, the 23-year-old quarterback sustained an elbow injury.
The last play of the first half was when Beck was hurt.
He is anticipated to miss a substantial amount of time as he was later observed icing his elbow.
Although Beck’s possible comeback date has not been officially announced, it is anticipated that he will miss the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.
The Bulldogs secured the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye in the College Football Playoffs thanks to their victory on Saturday.
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At the Superdome, Georgia will play the winner of Notre Dame and Indiana.
Beck will probably be replaced at quarterback by Gunner Stockton.
The sophomore entered the game during the second half of Saturday’s thrilling overtime match.
However, Beck briefly returned to the game after he was also injured late on.
Brett Thorson, a wagerer, was also hurt during Saturday’s crushing victory.
Kirby Smart, the head coach of the Bulldogs, then provided an update on the condition of Beck and Thorson.
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“Carson and Brett are both fierce competitors and extremely hard workers,” he stated.
“I have no doubt that they will approach their rehabilitation with the same tenacity that they demonstrate in their everyday routines.
“We will be here to support them every step of the way.”
Beck, a two-time national champion, joined Georgia in 2020.
How the 12-team CFP works
On Friday, December 20, the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff will begin.
Who will enter, though?
Around New Year’s, the top four conference winners will all receive a first-round bye to the quarterfinals.
Even if they are not among the top 12 teams in the country, the fifth-highest conference champion will also be guaranteed a spot.
This guarantees a champion from a conference in the second tier will have the opportunity to compete for the national title.
On Friday, December 20, or Saturday, December 21, teams ranked five through eight will host a first-round playoff game.
Additionally, they will face the nine- through twelve-seeded teams.
The CFP committee determines all of these rankings and seedings, among other things, by looking at schedule strength and record.
The National Championship Game this year will be held in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday, January 20.
He was regarded as a possible No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft going into this season.
But because of a sluggish start to the year, the formerly highly-rated prospect’s stock has dropped.
However, an injury that could ruin his season would probably make his draft prospects even worse.
If Beck’s time in college is now over, he will have a strong resume.
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As a program starter, the quarterback has amassed an impressive 24-3 record.
In contrast, he has recorded 58 touchdowns, 20 interceptions, and 7,912 passing yards.
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