Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart offered a mixed assessment when asked about quarterback Gunner Stockton’s first career start. Stockton and Georgia lost to Notre Dame, 23-10, in the Sugar Bowl. The Bulldogs trailed by at least 10 points throughout the entire second half, so Stockton was in obvious passing situations for much of the game.
Stockton and the Georgia offense moved the ball OK against a strong Notre Dame defense. Stockton completed 20 of 32 passes for 234 yards and a touchdown. He had a pair of fumbles (one lost) and had 10 rushes for negative 23 yards (includes yardage from four sacks). Stockton was not efficient as