Paul Finebaum worried about Georgia in College Football Playoff if Carson Beck is ruled out

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck suffered a UCL injury on the final play of the first half against Texas in the SEC Championship. Backup QB Gunner Stockton replaced Beck at halftime and played the entire second half until the final play of the game.

After Stockton absorbed a massive hit, Beck came into the game and delivered a handoff to Trevor Etienne, who scored the game-winning touchdown. While Beck was able to fight through the pain for one play, his status for the impending College Football Playoff is unclear.

During an appearance on SportsCenter on Monday, Paul Finebaum weighed in on Georgia’s playoff hopes if Beck is unavailable.

“They are not fine,” Finebaum said. “As we get ready for the playoffs, this is the single biggest question going on: what is Carson Beck’s condition? Remember, he came out of the game, they brought him back for one final play.

“It’s probably his elbow that’s in danger right now. We were waiting for an MRI, and that’s interesting. We’re still waiting. It should have already come in. Something tells me it did. I don’t like the sound of this one.”

Before leaving the game on Saturday, Beck completed 7-of-his-13 pass attempts for 56 yards. With Beck sidelined in the second half, Stockton completed 12-of-his-16 pass attempts for 71 yards. He also threw an interception.

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said Carson Beck received an MRI on Sunday morning. However, Finebaum mentioned, the team has not released the results of the MRI yet.

Beck, who does have one year of eligibility remaining if he were to decide to use it, is the fourth-rated quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft by ESPN expert Mel Kiper Jr. and a projected first-round pick.

On Monday, Georgia released a statement on Beck’s condition, stating he and his family are exploring their options and there is no timetable for his return.

“Carson and Brett [Thorson] are both fierce competitors and extremely hard workers,” Smart said. “I’m confident they will attack their rehab with the same determination they exhibit in their daily habits. We will be here to support them every step of the way.