Wed Jan 01 16:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Georgia Bulldogs to Face Notre Dame Shorthanded in Sugar Bowl
**New Orleans, LA** – The Georgia Bulldogs will be significantly depleted for their upcoming Sugar Bowl matchup against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, with over a dozen players expected to miss the game due to a combination of injuries, suspensions, and transfers.
The most notable absence is starting quarterback Carson Beck, who underwent elbow surgery and is out for the remainder of the season. Backup Gunner Stockton, with only 51 career passing attempts, will take the reins. Other key injuries include star punter Brett Thorson (knee), and running back Branson Robinson (lower body). The Bulldogs will also be without freshman defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye (leg surgery).
Adding to Georgia’s woes, wide receiver Colbie Young remains indefinitely suspended, and nine players have entered the transfer portal since the SEC Championship game. Among the transfers expected to miss the game are key defensive players Julian Humphrey and Jamaal Jarrett.
The Bulldogs will rely on a thinned roster, particularly in the backfield and defensive line, as they attempt to secure a victory against Notre Dame. The extent of these absences is expected to significantly impact Georgia’s performance in the prestigious Sugar Bowl.
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