Georgia QB Carson Beck takes hit on throwing arm before halftime, leaving status uncertain

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia quarterback Carson Beck was hit on his throwing hand on the final play of an ugly first half, leaving his status uncertain Saturday in the Southeastern Conference championship game against Texas.

Beck was hit by outside linebacker Trey Moore, forcing a fumble recovered by Anthony Hill Jr., who then lost the ball on an errant attempt to extend the play with a lateral as time expired.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart told ESPN that Beck said, “He got hit as he was throwing it.” Asked if Beck would be able to play in the second half, Smart said, “Should be. I don't know.”

No. 2 Texas outgained No. 5 Georgia 260-54 but led only 6-3 at halftime. The Bulldogs netted minus-2 yards rushing and Beck completed 7 of 13 passes for 56 yards.

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Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) lies on the turf injured against Texas during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) runs out of the pocket against Texas during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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