Gunner Stockton exploded for five touchdowns against Ole Miss in Week 10, delivering a performance that straight up reminded everyone just how lethal Georgia can be when they are absolutely firing. This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement, especially after a couple of shaky outings from the veteran signal-caller.
The Bulldog Machine Is Clicking On All Cylinders
Georgia’s 42-7 romp over Ole Miss showed the Bulldogs are dangerous, no doubt about it. While their defense and run game were in prime form, it was Stockton who really turned heads. He’s become such a well-rounded player, able to deliver both as a runner and a passer. We saw his cannon arm flash on two huge bombs to Talyn Taylor, and then he pulled out some magic with an improvisational third-quarter touchdown pass, also to Taylor. Don’t forget those wheels either, he took off for a 15-yard touchdown run in the first half. After what some called “lackluster performances” against Auburn and Florida, this Ole Miss game was a gem, showcasing exactly how good Stockton can be when he’s at his best. Georgia is going to need that version of Stockton, especially if they want to get back to the top of college football, and he’ll definitely need to be at his peak at some point during the College Football Playoff. This game? That was the reminder everyone needed.
Carr’s Crazy Climb and Bachmeier’s Bad Bites
While Stockton was lighting up the scoreboard, Notre Dame’s CJ Carr made a massive leap, climbing from No. 6 to No. 2 in the QB power rankings. He absolutely balled out, leading the Fighting Irish to a huge win over top-ranked Miami. Carr completed 29 of 40 passes for 319 yards and threw three touchdowns. It was his first 300-yard performance of the season, and it came exactly when Notre Dame needed it most after a couple of “unspectacular showings” where he struggled on mid-to-deep throws against BYU and Navy. But against the ‘Canes, he completed 4 of 7 throws traveling 15+ air yards.
Meanwhile, Darian Mensah of Miami is still holding strong at No. 1 in the QBPR. Even in their 31-24 loss to Notre Dame, Mensah settled in after a slow start, throwing three touchdowns despite playing without his top target, Malachi Toney. Yeah, his lone interception late in the third quarter was costly, giving Notre Dame great field position for a touchdown drive, but he is still the nation’s leader in passing efficiency, and that’s a tough edge to dislodge. Elsewhere, North Texas’ Tayven Jackson is making an appearance in the top 20, replacing BYU’s Bear Bachmeier. We’ve talked about Bachmeier’s “propensity for untimely interceptions” for weeks now, and it finally came back to bite him hard in BYU’s 28-20 loss to Utah.
So, as we head into Week 11, the top of the college football QB world is shaking. Mensah holds strong at number one, but Carr is right there, making moves. And Stockton? He’s roaring, reminding everyone that if he keeps playing like this, Georgia is going to be a problem for anyone with playoff aspirations. Get ready, folks, this is going to be wild…