Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck is expected to carry the UGA offense after the loss of Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey. With 12 turnovers in the past five games, Carson Beck’s NFL draft stock hit a low point. In the Tennessee game, Beck had his first game with no turnovers since the Auburn game.
Georgia’s 31-17 win means a lot for Carson Beck. Beck has faced a fair share of scrutiny from national media. Against the Tennessee Volunteers, Beck showed flashes of his old self that NFL scouts and Georgia fans know and love.
In this game Beck completed 25 of 40 passes 347 yards, and two touchdowns. He started to dial in when UGA trailed 10-0 in the second quarter. Beck displayed his assertiveness, accuracy, and anticipation to make timely throws. Beck’s19-yard touchdown pass to Oscar Delp was something we have not seen in a long time. His anticipation and pinpoint accuracy was on display on that pass and it helped him build confidence.
Another NFL-like throw was Beck’s 28-yard third-down pass to London Humphreys. Beck’s pass had perfect ball placement and it lead to a game-sealing touchdown for the Bulldogs.
His decision-making was great throughout the whole night. Beck used hard counts to draw the Volunteers defensive line offsides and made them pay. Beck was Georgia’s second leading rusher with 23 yards and a touchdown. He showcased his mobility in the win.
Beck even jokingly said in a interview after the game “I was dual threat in high school so I tell coach all the time I can run the ball,” Beck said.
Georgia’s win against a very formidable opponent like Tennessee is perfect timing. With the postseason approaching and Georgia losing a couple playmakers to injury, now is the perfect time for Beck to step up as Georgia looks to make a national championship run.
