US EditionMichael Cunningham: Gunner’s a runner: Stockton gives Georgia ‘extra element’
Gunner Stockton rushed for a team-high 73 yards and scored two touchdowns, adding a dynamic running threat to Georgia's offense in their dominant 45-7 win.
- Saturday, August 30, 2025, Georgia junior quarterback Gunner Stockton showcased the most rushing yards by a Georgia QB since 2018, leading six touchdowns on seven scoring drives at Sanford Stadium.
- Stockton's chance followed earlier circumstances where he first got meaningful snaps last year when Beck suffered a shoulder injury, which had limited earlier chances to fully display his running ability.
- Key plays showed the difference: Gunner Stockton converted fourth downs on two runs, including a 13-yard touchdown, and Georgia scored on seven of 11 drives he led with six touchdowns.
- Coach Kirby Smart noted the results were encouraging for the Bulldogs and said Gunner Stockton "got us out of some negative plays."
- Looking at season implications, Gunner Stockton's running was the most consistent part of Georgia's offense against Marshall on Saturday, showcasing a reliable rushing threat.
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Michael Cunningham: Gunner’s a runner: Stockton gives Georgia ‘extra element’
Circumstances prevented Georgia junior quarterback Gunner Stockton from fully showing his ability as a runner before now. Stockton prepared the entire offseason to be the starter in 2025. This was the time to see what Bulldogs play-caller Mike Bobo could…
Kirby Smart 'proud' of Gunner Stockton after Georgia's win over Marshall
Gunner Stockton is settling into being Georgia‘s new QB1, and Kirby Smart liked what he saw from the Bulldog signal-caller. “Proud of Gunner,” Smart told reporters after Saturday’s season-opening over Marshall. “Great leader, great competitor. Just does it the right way. Got us out of some negative plays. Had too many times that we could have been sacked, that he escaped. He took care of the ball well, made good decisions, made good reads on his…
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