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Beck Leads New-Look Miami Into Notre Dame Opener as Cristobal Names Emory Williams Backup

Coaches describe a fully healthy Beck as a steadying presence for an offense breaking in new receivers, with the defense rebuilt under coordinator Corey Hetherman.

QB Carson Beck jogging onto the field for a scrimmage. Photo by Mikayla Oliveira, University of Miami Athletics
Miami Hurricanes linebacker Wesley Bissainthe (31) tackles California Golden Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) while running for yardage during Miami's win Iat Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Oct. 5. Bissainthe's hit helped Miami complete its comeback win against Cal. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Miami head coach Mario Cristobal watches as players do drills during NCAA college football practice, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Oct 26, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal watches from the sideline against the Florida State Seminoles during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Beck transferred from Georgia after UCL surgery and has returned to full throwing, drawing praise from Mario Cristobal for his experience, decision-making and preparation.
  • Mario Cristobal said on the Joe Rose Show that Emory Williams will be Miami’s No. 2 quarterback behind Beck, with Lucas still competing in the room.
  • Miami replaced defensive coordinator Lance Guidry with Corey Hetherman and added multiple portal defenders to revamp a secondary and front seven that struggled last season.
  • The offensive line is a team strength with four returning starters, including projected first-round tackle Francis Mauigoa, while a largely new receiver group must emerge.
  • Miami opens Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium against Notre Dame, with reports indicating the Irish will start redshirt freshman CJ Carr, and Cristobal urging a loud home atmosphere.