More than 12 Georgia players expected to miss Sugar Bowl
The Georgia Bulldogs will be without several key contributors in the Sugar Bowl against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. A combination of transfers, suspensions and injuries means that more than 10 Georgia Bulldogs will miss the Sugar Bowl.
Georgia is most notably without starting quarterback Carson Beck against Notre Dame. In Beck's place, the Bulldogs will start backup quarterback Gunner Stockton. He began the second half of the SEC championship game under center, but has only 51 career passing attempts.
Georgia football injuries
Quarterback Carson Beck
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 07: Carson Beck #15 of the Georgia Bulldogs lays on the ground after an injury against the Texas Longhorns during the second quarter of the 2024 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by)
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck underwent surgery on his elbow and is out for the Sugar Bowl and the rest of Georgia's season. Beck will cheer the Bulldogs from the sidelines.
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Status: Out for season
Punter Brett Thorson
Dec 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs punter Brett Thorson (92) punts the ball to the Texas Longhorns during the first half in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Star Georgia punter Brett Thorson is out for the year with the knee injury he suffered in the SEC championship game. Freshman Drew Miller is expected to play in Thorson's place.
Status: Out for season
Running back Roderick Robinson
Apr 13, 2024; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Roderick Robinson II runs against defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) during the G-Day Game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Robinson suffered a lower body injury in practice and is not expected to play in the Sugar Bowl. Robinson has appeared in just two Georgia games this season.
Status: Doubtful
Running back Branson Robinson
Oct 12, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Branson Robinson (22) leaves with an injury against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Robinson was not present at Georgia's practices in the lead up to the Sugar Bowl and has reportedly suffered a setback to his knee. Robinson has not played in several months. With Branson Robinson and Roderick Robinson out, Georgia will rely on running backs Trevor Etienne, Nate Frazier and Cash Jones.
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Status: Doubtful
Defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Phil Mafah (7) is tackled by Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye (99) and linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Georgia freshman defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye, a former elite recruit, has not played since undergoing leg surgery in late October. Jonah-Ajonye is out for the year.
Status: Out for season
Suspension: Wide receiver Colbie Young
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Colbie Young (8) catches a touchdown pass in front of Clemson Tigers cornerback Jeadyn Lukus (10) in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young has been suspended indefinitely since the Auburn game back in early October. Young has 11 receptions, 149 yards and two touchdowns this season.
Status: Doubtful
Transfers that aren't with Georgia
AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19: Julian Humphrey #12 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after breaking up a pass during the fourth quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by)
Nine Georgia players have entered the transfer portal since the SEC championship game. Two of the players (David Daniel-Sisavanh and Rara Thomas) in the portal were not with the team during the regular season. The other seven have not been practicing and are expected to miss the Sugar Bowl.
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Most notably cornerback Julian Humphrey and defensive tackle Jamaal Jarrett are expected to miss the Notre Dame game and the playoff. Humphrey and Jarrett were part of UGA's defensive rotation.
Cornerback Julian Humphrey
Wide receiver Michael Jackson
Defensive tackle Jamaal Jarrett
Linebacker Troy Bowles
Defensive back Jake Pope
Defensive back Justyn Rhett
Outside linebacker Samuel M'Pemba
This article originally appeared on Bulldogs Wire: More than 12 Georgia players expected to miss Sugar Bowl
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