What’s worse than a Georgia QB throwing picks? A Georgia QB with a busted elbow. And now, Carson Beck is out for the season, leaving the Bulldogs’ national championship dreams in the hands of sophomore Gunner Stockton. Beck hasn’t been that guy all season—sometimes great, most times, nah, but always the guy Kirby had to rely on. That is, until a brutal SEC Championship against Texas left him sidelined with a UCL injury.

Look, Georgia’s championship dreams took a big hit, man. Carson Beck, their star QB, is out for the season after injuring his elbow in the SEC Championship. He had surgery to fix his UCL. Here’s the twist: Beck was planning to declare for the NFL Draft, but now his draft stock is taking a serious toll. With Beck sidelined, Coach Kirby Smart is turning to back up Gunner Stockton to carry the team again. The College Football Playoff game against Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame is coming up fast, and all eyes and ears are on Stockton. Can he step up once again and keep Georgia’s title hopes alive, or is this where the Smart Kirby’s dream ends? It’s crunch time for the Dawgs.

Now it’s official: Carson Beck’s season is done. Georgia dropped quick-hits that Beck underwent successful surgery on his right elbow to repair his UCL, performed by renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal El Attrache out in Los Angeles. The recovery timeline? No throwing until spring 2025.

This not only ends Beck’s college season but also puts a major dent in his NFL Draft stock. Before the season kicked off, Beck was the top QB prospect, right alongside Shedeur Sanders. But things haven’t exactly gone according to plan since the 2024 season started. He was low-key already struggling with consistency this season, and now this injury—it’s like adding salt to the wound. The Bulldogs’ playoff run will move forward with Gunner Stockton at the helm, and Dawgs Nation has mixed feelings about it.

The fans on IG went berserk over Carson Beck’s season-ending news

When Rivals.com dropped the news on their IG, fans flooded the comments section with everything from praise for Stockton to straight-up dragging Beck.

A Georgia fan commented, “Best possible for Georgia.” Honestly, this one might sting a little for Beck. A chunk of the fanbase thinks this injury is a blessing in disguise. Beck’s been struggling with turnovers all season, and his inconsistentness hasn’t exactly inspired confidence.

“It’s a dub for UGA 😭🤣😂 even with a healthy Carson Beck honestly 🤷🏾‍♂️. It’s between Ohio State, Oregon, and Texas for the title this year. Guarantee it won’t be UGA… Boy, we dc in #14!” Translation? Even if Beck were healthy, some fans believe the Bulldogs are toast. Ohio State’s bouncing back strong from that Michigan loss, Dan Lanning’s Oregon’s undefeated, and Texas is looking spicy now. Gunner Stockton has got some believers, but the road ahead is looking grim.

Carson’s injury had Bulldogs fans praising God, “God is good.” That’s it. That’s the comment. For some Georgia fans, this injury feels like divine intervention. They’ve had it up to here with Beck’s picks and are ready to see what Stockton can do. One fan chimed in with, “He was playing like Kirk anyways.” Ouch! Comparing Beck to that Kirk Cousins season? You know, the one with 16 interceptions and nearly half of them in the last five games? That’s rough. Falcons fans know the pain, and now it seems Bulldog fans are feeling it too. Good comparison, ngl.

This man hit it right. “Good, maybe his draft stock will finally stop falling. I’m sick of everybody acting like he hasn’t been trash ALL SEASON.” Look, Beck’s season wasn’t trash—but it wasn’t Heisman-worthy either. Some fans are glad the draft hype is cooling down because they feel like Beck’s been skating by on potential rather than performance.

With Carson Beck out, Georgia’s hopes now rest entirely on Gunner Stockton. Kirby Smart has been hyping the kid, talking up his athleticism and intelligence, but let’s not forget—this is the playoffs. Stockton’s gonna need more than raw talent to take down teams like Ohio State or Oregon. As for Beck, his future’s looking murky.

The surgery will keep him out until spring 2025, which means no Combine, no Pro Day, and no more chances to prove himself to scouts. It’s a tough break for a guy who started the season with NFL dreams but now faces an uncertain road ahead. And for Georgia fans, the sentiment is clear: they’re done with “almost.” They’ve got one shot left this season, and whether it’s Gunner or bust, they’re ready to roll the dice.