‘One Hell of a Ride’: Carson Beck’s Winding Path to Another National Title Shot
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Key Points:
- Carson Beck, former Georgia backup quarterback and two-time national champion, is now leading Miami as their starting quarterback in the College Football Playoff national championship game.
- Beck’s journey included a challenging 2024 season at Georgia marked by injuries, turnovers, and surgery to repair a sprained ulnar collateral ligament, followed by a transfer to Miami for his final collegiate year.
- Despite early struggles and criticism in Miami, Beck demonstrated strong work ethic, leadership, and resilience, helping the Hurricanes recover from setbacks to earn a spot in the CFP with a seven-game winning streak.
- Beck’s experience and maturity have been credited with elevating Miami’s offense, culminating in key victories over top teams like Ohio State and Mississippi State en route
