The No. 13 Miami Hurricanes are demonstrating their potential as a serious contender for the College Football Playoff in 2025, largely thanks to the impressive performance of quarterback Carson Beck. As the season approaches its climax, Beck is playing some of the best football of his career, showcasing a remarkable turnaround after undergoing UCL surgery on his throwing elbow earlier this year.
Through 11 games this season, Beck has thrown for 2,805 yards, with 22 touchdowns and nine interceptions, completing an impressive 74.3 percent of his attempts. This performance is particularly noteworthy considering he faced significant challenges during the offseason, including a lengthy recovery period that limited his ability to throw until mid-summer and required him to learn a new offensive system without any on-field practice until fall camp.
Over the past three games, Beck has truly excelled, completing 66 of 83 passes, which translates to 79.6 percent accuracy, for 858 yards and eight touchdowns without throwing a single interception. This exceptional stretch places him among the top quarterbacks in the nation, as he ranks sixth in total yards and ties for second in touchdowns during this period. Notably, Beck is the only quarterback among the top 19 in touchdowns over the last three weeks who has not thrown an interception.
Beck’s Efficiency and Impact
Championship-level quarterbacks balance productivity with ball security, and Beck is exemplifying this skill. His performance has earned him a 90.2 passing grade from Pro Football Focus, ranking fourth among quarterbacks with at least 70 drop-backs in recent weeks. He averages 10.3 yards per attempt, placing him third nationally during this stretch.
Beck’s ability to release the ball quickly has also been impressive; he is averaging 2.42 seconds per throw, which ranks ninth in the country. His success extends to deep passes as well, with a remarkable completion rate of 75 percent on attempts that travel at least 20 yards downfield.
The Miami offensive line has provided crucial support, allowing Beck to operate effectively. When he has been protected—an occurrence on 83 percent of his drop-backs over the past three weeks—he has completed 81 percent of his passes, averaging 10.5 yards per attempt and throwing all eight touchdowns during this period.
Miami’s Playoff Aspirations
As the Hurricanes continue their push for a playoff spot, Beck’s performance is pivotal in demonstrating that Miami possesses the necessary talent at the quarterback position to compete on the national stage. With his current form, Beck is establishing himself as one of the top ten quarterbacks in the country.
The Hurricanes’ success is not just about individual performance; it reflects the team’s overall capabilities. Miami is well-positioned to make a strong case for inclusion in the 12-team postseason playoff, particularly if Beck maintains his high level of play.
As the season unfolds, the Miami Hurricanes will rely heavily on Beck’s leadership and skill to navigate the challenges ahead. If he continues to perform at this level, Miami could very well secure its place among the elite teams in college football this year.
