Georgia quarterback Carson Beck unlikely to return for College Football Playoff: report

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Georgia is reportedly preparing for life without starting quarterback Carson Beck in the College Football Playoff.

Beck is reportedly exploring surgery options to repair an injury to the elbow on his throwing arm and is unlikely to return this season, sources told ESPN Thursday. 

On the last play before halftime in the SEC Championship game, Beck went to throw a Hail Mary, but the Texas defender hit his arm as he threw. 

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Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) on the sideline after leaving the game during the second half of the SEC championship game against Texas in Atlanta, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (IMAGN)

The Bulldogs quarterback went down to the ground in pain and was replaced by sophomore Gunner Stockton in the third quarter. 

Stockton was 12-16 with 71 yards and one interception, replacing Beck in the second half. In overtime, the sophomore quarterback had to leave the game because he took a massive hit to the head area.

So, Beck, while hurt, re-entered the game to hand the ball off to running back Trevor Etienne, who scored the game-winning touchdown. 

After the game, Beck talked about not having had a good grip on the ball during the play, according to On3.

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Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) goes down after a hit on his throwing shoulder during the first half of the SEC championship game against Texas in Atlanta, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (IMAGN)

Because Georgia beat Texas 22-19 in overtime to win the SEC Championship where Beck got hurt, they secured a first round-bye as the No.