Stetson Bennett, the Georgia quarterback who led the Bulldogs to back-to-back national championships and became one of college football’s greatest stories, was arrested Sunday morning.

Bennett was arrested on a public intoxication charge in Dallas around 6 a.m. local time, police confirmed to Fox News Digital. Officers responded to a call about a man «knocking on doors» and authorities determined Bennett was intoxicated.

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Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett reacts after a touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs in the CFP National Championship game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on January 9, 2023.
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Bennett, 25, was taken to the City Detention Center, police said. It is not clear if he was released.

The quarterback became a hero to the Bulldogs after leading the team to a blowout victory over TCU in the national championship earlier this month. Georgia coach Kirby Smart gave Bennett time to bring the curtain down in the fourth quarter as they led 52-7.

Stetson Bennett of the Georgia Bulldogs receives the Most Outstanding Player award after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Atlanta.

Stetson Bennett of the Georgia Bulldogs receives the Most Outstanding Player award after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Atlanta.
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He finished his university career with two national titles. He also had 8,428 passing yards and 66 touchdown passes in his college career.

The University of Georgia did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett runs the ball for a touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs on January 9, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett runs the ball for a touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs on January 9, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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Bennett’s performance in the 2022 season appeared to add to his draft stock heading into the spring event. It’s unclear if the reported arrest would have an effect on the breakthrough.