By Josh 
Georgia’s Got a New QB, and Even Nick Saban Is Talking About Him
Alright, Dawg fans, it’s crunch time. Georgia is gearing up for the biggest game of the year—College Football Playoff quarterfinals against Notre Dame. But there’s a catch. Starting QB Carson Beck? Out for the season. Ouch.
Enter Gunner Stockton. If you watched the SEC Championship game against Texas, you already know this kid is the real deal. Sure, Beck’s injury stings, but Stockton stepped in during the second half and showed everyone that Georgia’s offense isn’t missing a beat.
Now, Stockton isn’t just the talk of Athens; he’s the talk of college football. Even Nick Saban—the GOAT of college football coaches—has weighed in. And trust me, when Saban talks, people listen.
Stockton? Saban’s Been a Fan for Years
Here’s a fun fact: Saban has known Stockton since he was, like, a little kid.
“I’ve known this kid since he was 8 years old,” Saban told 247sports.com. “I watched him all through high school. We recruited him here. You know, he probably always wanted to go to Georgia.”
Yeah, you read that right—Bama tried to snag Stockton back in the day. That alone should tell you how good this guy is. If Saban wanted him, he’s gotta be special.
For all the Georgia fans doubting Stockton’s ability to lead the Dawgs to a national championship, let that sink in. Saban doesn’t waste time on mediocre players. The guy sees potential like nobody else.
Stockton’s Texas Performance: Saban-Approved
And it’s not just Stockton’s high school days that impressed Saban. He’s also pretty hyped about what Stockton did in the SEC Championship game.
“They did not change their offensive strategy at all in the second half of the Texas game, and they actually moved the ball better in the second half than they did in the first,” Saban said.
Translation: Georgia didn’t baby Stockton. They let him go out there and run the same plays Beck would’ve. And guess what? Stockton balled out. The offense was clicking, and the kid didn’t look rattled one bit.
What’s Next for Georgia?
Look, none of this guarantees Stockton’s going to lead Georgia to another championship. But having Nick Saban in his corner? That’s a confidence boost if I’ve ever seen one.
Georgia’s offense might tweak a few things to play to Stockton’s strengths—like leaning more on his running ability—but the kid’s already proven he can handle the pressure. If Saban believes in him, why shouldn’t Dawg Nation?
So gear up, folks. The Sugar Bowl’s gonna be a showdown, and Gunner Stockton’s ready to shine. Let’s go, Dawgs!