Kirby Smart pushes back against the idea Gunner Stockton was concussed

Gunner Stockton (UGA Sports Comm) Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) during Georgia's game against Auburn on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Camille Menzies/UGAAA) (Camille Menzies/Camille Menzies/UGAAA)

October 21, 2026 at 9:47 a.m. UTC

By Connor Riley, DawgNation

ATHENS — After Saturday’s loss to Auburn, Georgia coach Kirby Smart was asked if quarterback Gunner Stockton had been dealing with a concussion after sustaining a hit in the first quarter of a 27-24 loss.

Stockton would miss three plays as he was checked out on the sideline.

He was cleared to return but turned the ball over three times in the loss.