ESPN ranks Carson Beck 10th among "The 40 most important players in college football in 2025." Beck transferred to Miami after leading Georgia to a 24-3 record in his two seasons as the starter with the Bulldogs. ESPN also called Beck "the most proven big-game player in the sport this season."
The addition of Beck to succeed 2024 Heisman Trophy finalist Cam Ward at QB significantly raises the ceiling for Miami in 2025. Beck is part of a Miami passing game that will have nearly a completely different look in 2025.
Miami had to replace its top six receivers from the top offense nationally in 2024. Beck enters the 2025 season with doubts about him after he had an inconsistent 2024 season and the Miami receiving corps. Beck has said since arriving in Miami that the Hurricanes offense is a better fit for his skill set.
Beck and Miami will be challenged early in the season with the opener versus Notre Dame on August 31 and Florida to conclude non-conference on September 20. With doubt about Beck as a 2025 NFL Draft prospect, how he plays in 2025 is extremely important to his future.
"Beck went 5-2 against top-10 opponents and produced a Total QBR over 92 on three occasions. Granted, he threw three picks twice as well (both times in 2024), but Georgia averaged a mammoth 36.6 points per game in those seven contests. But he also had a confusing run of poor play last season -- 12 interceptions and 13 sacks in a six-game span -- that damaged (or at least confused) perceptions. His final act will determine his legacy to a degree. Can he...take Miami to its first CFP?"Bill Connolly, ESPN
Beck has the early opportunities versus Notre Dame and Florida to continue showing his teams play well versus top 10 opponents. Miami needs Beck to be more consistent in 2025. Miami offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson helped Cam Ward cut down on his turnovers in 2024.
The hope is Dawson will help elevate Beck in 2025 like he did with Ward in 2024. Beck needs to cut down on the interceptions in 2024. The 12 interceptions Beck threw in 2024 came in five games. Georgia was 3-2 during the 2024 season when Beck threw an interception and 8-0 when he did not.
Anything short of the College Football Playoff would be a disappointment for Miami in 2025. After beginning the 2024 season 9-0, Miami lost two of its last three regular season games to eliminate them from CFP consideration.
Beating Notre Dame and Florida would give Miami a huge boost entering ACC play and put them on the path to a CFP berth. If Miami earns a CFP berth, Beck will almost certainly finish the season as one of the top 10 players nationally and potentially be in Heisman Trophy consideration.