ATHENS, Ga. — Carson Beck had surgery on his elbow Monday, officially ending his season and making Gunner Stockton the Georgia starting quarterback for the College Football Playoff. The news was expected but formally announced by the program on Monday afternoon.

Georgia's national championship hopes took a hit on Monday. The Bulldogs announced that starting quarterback Carson Beck will miss the remainder of the

The Georgia Bulldogs quarterback underwent successful surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow on Monday, the football program announced in a statement. Beck is expected to make a full recovery, but he won't begin throwing a football again until spring.