Stockton was the hero Smart and the Dawgs relied upon after Beck’s injury during the SEC Championship game. The

redshirt sophomore quarterback led Georgia to an overtime victory over the Texas Longhorns, and upon learning of the severity of

Beck’s absence, Stockton was given the nod to make his first career start during the College Football Playoffs

Quarterfinal matchup against Notre Dame.

Ultimately, the Bulldogs lost to the Fighting Irish and were knocked out of contention for the NCAA‘s National

Championship. However, Stockton showcased his worth, with little time of preparation and a very limited amount of snaps. Heading

into the 2025 season, Stockton is set to become the starting signal caller in Athens.

It’s all coming along for Stockton who patiently waited his turn and will get his chance to become Georgia’s leader through a stacked

SEC. In the days of the transfer portal and NIL deals, Stockton’s decision becomes even more honourable, and the young QB

has made something clear about his mindset to Smart, with a message hinting at Beck‘s recent departure from the program.“Yeah, I

mean in this day and age the transfer portal is pretty easy to get into and just leave,” Gunner Stockton said, via On3.

“But like I said, it’s always been my dream to be the starting quarterback at Georgia. I’m really excited. Places like Georgia, I

mean they’re supposed to be good. Every year they’re supposed to sign the top quarterback in the country. So that’s how it is.”

far from guaranteed,as he’ll have to lock it down during spring training and throughout preseason.

Currently, Smart has several quarterback options on the roster. Although Stockton has a head start over everyone since he’s

experienced crucial game-situations. Ryan Puglisi is currently ranked as QB2 in the program, as he’ll be a sophomore during

the 2025 season. Jaden Rashada is third.

Two freshmaan quarterbacks will be entering the school next season, as Ryan Montgomery and Hezekiah Millender join the

Dawgs, though it’s highly likely they will redshirt their first year in Athens.

Bulldogs star defensive back Malaki Starks decided declare for the 2025 NFL Draft leaving behind a remarkable stamp in the school

for his sensational performances during his three-year stay in Athens. Prior to walking away from the Dawgs, the projected first-round

selection in the upcoming draft voiced a very powerful message to Stockton.“Man, I’m honored to share a field with him. Gunner, I

wouldn’t want anybody else to be my quarterback for today and tomorrow and the day after that,” Starks admitted,

per On3. “I think he showed the ability to play. A lot of people doubted him, said he wasn’t ready or whatever. But I think he showed

a lot of people he can play, and I’m excited to see what comes for him.”

In an unexpected turn of events, former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck has reversed course and entered the

NCAA transfer portal. Initially declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft, the senior QB opted to utilize his final year of eligibility, thanks

to his redshirt freshman season. With a top quarterback now in the transfer portal, one school has already set its sights on the

former Dawg and is leading the pursuit for Beck.

It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions for Beck in such a short time frame. After suffering an injury during the SEC

Championship, the Georgia QB took his time to assess his options before opting to undergo season-ending surgery to repair his

ulnar collateral ligament, or UCL in his right elbow. Though he wouldn’t be able to throw a football until spring, Beck declared

for the NFL Draft.

However, Beck’s stock had taken a drastic impact by his inconsistenc performances throughout the 2024 NCAA season. Perhaps

influenced by the likelihood of being selected in the later rounds of the draft, Beck backtracked and announced he’ll be

entering the transfer portal.

The former Bulldogs’ quarterback is a huge name in the portal and one that almost every school would be open to signing.

Schools lacking a starting signal-caller for the 2025 campaign will lead the charge for him. Regardless, according to reports, there is

already one favorite to snag Carson Beck.