Several Georgia Bulldogs fans were curious about why Gunner Stocktonwas snubbed from the top-10 quarterback ratings from the EA Sports video game "College Football 27". Now we know why. Stockton missed the opt-in deadline to enter the game, according to Team Crafters.
The game will release on all platforms on July 9, 2026, but MVP+ members will gain access on July 2. People who preorder the MVP Bundle and Deluxe Edition get it on July 6.
Stockton's most recent rating was a 90 overall on CFB 26 after in the February 17, 2026, update. However, with his absence, Georgia's top-rated signal caller is Ryan Puglisi, with a 77 overall. There isn't any explanation from EA Sports or Stockton on why Stockton didn't meet the opt-in deadline.
Stockton isn't the only marquee player from a Georgia school that didn't opt in. Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes didn't opt in either, although Georgia Tech's second-best running back is Malachi Hosley, rated at 81.
Stockton would've easily made the top-10 if he opted in. He threw for 2,894 yards, 24 touchdowns, and just five interceptions on 386 passing attempts last season. He also had a 150.6 passer rating and 7.5 yards per attempt.