The nature in which Beck's departure played out contributes to further sourness in the breakup. Sources say Georgia, at large, had already been miffed with Beck being away from the team during much of College Football Playoff preparation for the Sugar Bowl as Beck sought opinions from doctors in California and Texas.

Georgia's offense was going to face pressure in 2025. Now its starting quarterback from the past two years appears to have ratcheted it up.

Quarterback Carson Beck's decision to enter the transfer portal after initially declaring for the 2025 NFL draft was influenced by comments he received