Georgia Bulldogs sophomore quarterback Gunner Stockton has zero career starts, but was able to when help UGA win the SEC championship against Texas. Stockton helped Georgia beat one of the best defenses in the country after Carson Beck went down with an upper body injury.
Stockton’s final play of the game came in overtime. He scrambled for a first down, but took a massive hit from Texas Longhorns defensive back Andrew Mukuba and his helmet popped off. Officials, who threw flags for targeting, ruled the play was not targeting after a review.
On the next play, Georgia quarterback Carson Beck handed the ball off to running back Trevor Etienne who scored the game-winning touchdown.
Following the game, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart clarified Stockton’s status moving forward.
“No, he’s fine,” said Smart. “He was prepared to come back in the game. We won the game on the play that he was out, so he was fine.”
Fortunately, Georgia did not have to turn to its third-string quarterback in overtime. The Dawgs have until New Year’s Day to prepare for the Sugar Bowl.
Andrew Mukuba’s hit on Gunner Stockton
Georgia will play the winner of Notre Dame versus Indiana in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
This article originally appeared on Bulldogs Wire: Texas DB not called for targeting penalty on massive hit to Georgia QB
