'I Tried To Be Superman': Carson Beck Gets Real About His Mistakes at Georgia

Now fully healthy and embracing a fresh start in Coral Gables, Beck is focused on simplifying his game and trusting his new teammates.

“Coming to Miami, the biggest thing for me is preparing the best way I can before the game,” he said. “Put myself in the best possible position and ultimately just trust the guys around me. Just be me, right? Because when I’ve been myself in the past, we’ve won a lot of football games.”

Beck’s transfer from Georgia to Miami wasn’t just a change of scenery. It was a seismic shift for both programs, underpinned by scheme fit, NIL dynamics, and opportunity. Beck himself called the move “one of the better decisions I’ve made,” highlighting that Miami’s offensive system, supporting personnel, and scheme alignment were vital in his decision to return to college instead of entering the NFL draft.

Miami didn’t hold back, reportedly offering a $4 million NIL package, on par with the highest-paid transfers in the country, which not only reflected Beck’s pedigree but also Miami’s clear intent to chase playoff relevance in the ACC.

For Georgia, losing Beck marked the end of an era of high-performing quarterbacks. He was 24‑3 as a starter in his two seasons with the Bulldogs, throwing for nearly 8,000 yards and 58 touchdowns, and securing two national titles as a backup.

His departure forced the Bulldogs to pivot early on quarterback succession and re-evaluate their passing game chemistry. Meanwhile, Miami instantly upgraded its signal-caller, replacing Cam Ward, who led the program to new heights after several middling seasons, with a veteran capable of sustaining that success.

Beck’s Miami arrival plants a proven leader at the heart of the Hurricanes’ ambitions, giving Miami both the confidence and credibility to vie for ACC titles and CFP contention

2025 outlook for Carson Beck, Miami football

Beck takes the reins of a Miami team hungry for national relevance. The Hurricanes return several key pieces on both sides of the ball, including running back Mark Fletcher Jr. and linebacker Wesley Bissainthe. Keep an eye out for running back Jordan Lyle and cornerback OJ Frederique Jr., as both are expected to make a much bigger impact in their second seasons.

With Beck’s veteran presence under center and a well-rounded roster around him, Miami enters the 2025 season with legitimate ACC title hopes, as evidenced by their strong presence in severaloutlets' preseason rankings. And if Beck sticks to just being himself, the Hurricanes might finally be ready to turn the corner.