Staring at a 6-3 deficit with a conference title and a guaranteed spot in the inaugural 12-team College Football
Playoff on the line, Stockton didn’t flinch. Instead, the former four-star prospect led the Bulldogs on a 10-play, 75-yard
touchdown drive on the opening possession of the third quarter. He converted a pair of third-down conversations — one with his arm and
one with his legs — on the drive, which concluded with a 10-yard rushing score by to put the Bulldogs up, 10-6.
Stockton went on to lead Georgia on a pair of long drives that each resulted in field goals, before putting together a
memorable game-winning drive in overtime. He took a hard hit on a designed run in overtime, which led to
his helmet flying off his head. Beck, who was noticeably injured, entered the game and handed the ball off to Et
“This kid is a winner, man,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said of Stockton after the game. “This kid is special.”
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