

Carson Beck‘s move to the Miami Hurricanes has been one of the offseason’s biggest storylines, and it’s just gotten juicier. The former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback, who transferred to Miami in January 2025, is shaking up expectations as head coach Mario Cristobal doubles down on his vision for Beck as a key weapon. A major injury update this week has only fueled the hype, with Beck’s future in Coral Gables taking an intriguing turn as spring ball winds down.
Beck’s arrival came with baggage-a torn UCL in his throwing arm from the SEC Championship Game against Texas in December 2024. Surgery followed, sidelining him for Miami’s spring practices so far. But on April 6, Cristobal dropped a bombshell that’s got fans buzzing.
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“Everything is ahead of schedule, and we’re excited about his progress,” he said after the Hurricanes’ 11th spring practice. “He’s got a high football IQ, understands the game, and just has a natural presence about him.” While Beck hasn’t thrown yet, this update signals he’s closer to slinging it than anyone expected, potentially teeing up a big 2025 season.
Cristobal’s been vocal about Beck being his next offensive centerpiece, replacing Heisman finalist Cam Ward. “Our scheme fits him,” Cristobal told ESPN in February. “It’s designed to be powerful up front, get the ball to playmakers, and protect him in a diversified passing game.” That’s no small praise for a guy who threw for 3,485 yards and 28 touchdowns in 2024 at Georgia-despite 12 picks and a late-season slump.
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The injury twist adds drama. Initial reports pegged Beck throwing by March, but he’s still limited to mental reps and film study. “He’s taking part in all that he can do,” Cristobal noted earlier, hinting at a return “maybe in a couple of weeks” from February.
Now, with spring ball wrapping up April 12, he won’t play in the spring game, but his “ahead of schedule” status suggests a summer comeback. That’s huge for a Hurricanes squad aiming to build on last year’s 10-win season and snag an ACC title.
Beck’s Miami chapter is shaping up as a redemption arc. After a rollercoaster 2024, he’s got the tools to shine. The Hurricanes are banking on their new QB to elevate them, and the latest signs point to a future that’s turning heads.
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