Georgia football quarterback Gunner Stockton has a higher QBR than Alabama's Ty Simpson, even with Simpson being ranked higher in current Heisman Trophy odds. In fact, Stockton's 88 QBR puts him 12 spots ahead of Simpson. Also, Stockton's current stats, including his massive effort vs Ole Miss, match up well with the TIde's quarterback as well.
Simpson does have the head to head win over Stockton, but his QBR still shows that the Bulldogs' leader needs to be in the conversation with the best quarterbacks in college football.
Gunner Stockton is not being taken seriously
Just like Stetson Bennett a few years ago, the college football world is not giving Stockton his due as a stellar quarterback. Even with Bennett bringing a National Championship to Athens, he barely made the Heisman final four in voting. Stockton also shares a small town upbringing that is begging for a great narrative like Bennett's
As long as Stockton keeps winning and keeps up is steady, consistent play, perhaps the college football world will start paying attention to this young man from Tiger, GA who stepped in last season to lead Georgia to the SEC Championship.
Perhaps the college football naysayers will eat their words as Georgia rips off wins in the weeks ahead against Florida, Texas, and Georgia Tech. Stockton likely will keep doing what he's doing, under Kirby Smart's leadership, and continue turning in solid performances.
Georgia fans already know and can see Stockton's potential. Now it's time for everyone else in the college football world to open their eyes and wake up to the greatness of this young man. His story is inspiring and his football prowess is more than evident. The numbers tell the tale that more people need to hear. And then Georgia fans can start hearing Stockton's name more and more beyond the realms of Athens and Georgia.