There is a lot of pressure on Georgia Bulldogs starting quarterback Gunner Stockton. After Thursday’s diagnosis that Carson Beck will miss the Sugar Bowl, all eyes turn to Gunner Stockton to keep the Bulldogs afloat in the College Football Playoff.
Stockton delivered a fearless performance against Texas in the SEC championship to get Georgia to the Sugar Bowl, but there are some critics, like former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray that remain skeptical that he can do it again.
Stockton’s Georgia Bulldogs teammate Jalon Walker, one of the heart-and-soul players on the team, has confidence in Stockton to deliver for Georgia. He expressed this on “The Paul Finebaum Show” on Thursday.
“He’s played big time football because he’s seen it everyday,” Walker said. “He does a great job preparing himself mentally and physically. Including for what he has to do for the game. I think he’ll be fine.”
He sent a final message to Georgia fans who doubt Stockton becoming a leader for the Bulldogs if they lose.
“I feel like our team will have Gunner’s back, no matter what happens,” Walker declared.
Stockton’s insane high-school reel and pedigree (he was the state’s 11th prospect overall) earned him an offer from Georgia in 2021, which led to this point.
