Carson Beck Ripped for 'Classless' Move After Final Whistle in National Title Game
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Carson Beck's college football career ended on a heartbreaking note as his interception in the final minute led to Indiana's 27-21 victory and their first national championship.
- Beck threw for 232 yards and one touchdown in the game but was unable to overcome Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, whose late touchdown run secured the win for Indiana.
- After the game, Beck was criticized for leaving immediately without acknowledging Mendoza, while teammate Mark Fletcher stayed to shake hands but later got into a postgame altercation.
- Despite the loss, Beck's lone season as a starter is considered successful, having led Miami to their first national title game appearance since 2002.
