Carson Beck reflects on Miami transfer: ‘One of the best decisions I have made’
By Paul Harvey
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Carson Beck has left Georgia for Miami in what was one of the major moves of the offseason in college football. After 2 years as the starter for Kirby Smart and following a season-ending injury, Beck bypassed the NFL Draft for Miami to try and rebuild his stock.
On Tuesday, Beck took his turn at ACC Media Days ahead of his first season with the Hurricanes and reflected on his move from Athens to South Beach. It’s clear Beck is not looking over his shoulder at the past, declaring the 2025 season as his future and one of the best decisions he’s made.
While Miami may not have some of the massive expectations that the Bulldogs regularly face, the Hurricanes are expected to be a contender in the ACC and to reach the College Football Playoff. According to BetMGM, Miami also has the 2nd-best odds to reach the ACC Championship Game at +125, trailing only preseason favorite Clemson in that regard.
The good news is that Beck has been cleared from his season-ending injury and offseason elbow surgery, head coach Mario Cristobal confirmed. He also said the team is looking for the best version of Beck in order to achieve their goals.
“We are looking for the first and best version of Carson Beck. Carson Beck has as good as experience of a quarterback that you can have,” said Cristobal.
Last year, Miami was led by Cam Ward, a Heisman Trophy contender before he left school as the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Now, Beck will need to show he can improve from his performance in 2024, which was particularly lackluster.
After leading the SEC with over 3,900 passing yards in his first season as the starter, Beck’s completion percentage and yardage took a step back last year while throwing a career-high 12 interceptions, which tied for the SEC lead. We’ll see if a new system and different weapons around him can help Beck unlock his full potential.
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
