ACC Media Days: Carson Beck Explains Why He Left Georgia For Miami originally appeared on College Football News.
Carson Beck didn’t leave Georgia because of drama. He left because he felt it was simply time.
Speaking at ACC Football Kickoff on Tuesday, the new Miami quarterback gave his most direct answer yet about why he transferred out of Athens after two seasons leading one of college football’s most dominant programs.
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Carson Beck Talks Georgia at ACC Media Days
Jul 22, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami quarterback Carson Beck answers questions from the media during ACC Media Days at Hilton Charlotte Uptown.Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
“Everything has a shelf life, and I think the shelf life there [at Georgia] was over, and it was just time to start something new, to get into a new program, to start a new chapter of my life, my career,” Beck told ESPN.
After guiding Georgia to a national title appearance in 2023 and posting strong numbers in 2024, Beck had no shortage of options. But he said his choice came down to football fit — and future opportunity.
“I think the biggest thing for me, obviously, was the offensive fit,” Beck said. “As a quarterback, the OC, the scheme, the talent and guys that you’re going to have around you is huge to the success and ultimately, the future not just as a quarterback, but of me. This is my future and I think this decision is one of the better decisions I’ve made.”
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Beck’s production speaks for itself. In 2023, he completed 72.4% of his passes for 3,941 yards, 24 touchdowns, and only six interceptions. His 2024 season was more of a rollercoaster — 64.7% completion, 3,485 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 12 picks — but still good enough to make him one of the top signal-callers on the market.
Now, he’ll try to elevate the Hurricanes and reshape his legacy — starting in Week 1 against Notre Dame.
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This story was originally reported by College Football News on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
