Georgia plays Notre Dame in New Orleans in the CFP quarterfinal. The redshirt sophomore rallied the Bulldogs in the second half against the Longhorns in the overtime victory. That was the most significant snaps Stockton has seen in three seasons at Georgia.

ATHENS, Ga. — Carson Beck had surgery on his elbow Monday, officially ending his season and making Gunner Stockton the Georgia starting quarterback for the College Football Playoff. The news was expected but formally announced by the program on Monday afternoon.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck underwent elbow surgery Monday and will not play in the College Football Playoff, the school announced. Beck had successful surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right (throwing) elbow.