ATHENS, Ga. -- Carson Beck's decision to transfer to Miami opened the door for Gunner Stockton to take over as Georgia's starting quarterback.
Stockton's status as Georgia's next option was confirmed when he took over for the Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff following Beck's season-ending elbow surgery. Stockton, a junior, held off a challenge from redshirt freshman Ryan Puglisi to retain the starting role in spring practice, which ended Saturday.
Coach Kirby Smart said Saturday Stockton improved in the spring with his "confidence, understanding the offense."
Running back Cash Jones, a senior, said Stockton's biggest area of improvement is "decision-making with his reads.