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Carson Beck’s Fiesta Bowl MVP, SEC Jab Elevate Miami Into Title Game

Draft evaluators still project the Miami quarterback on Day 2 despite the surge.

Overview

  • Beck went 23-of-37 for 268 yards with two touchdown passes and one interception, then scored the go-ahead 3-yard rushing touchdown with 18 seconds left in a 31-27 win over Ole Miss.
  • He earned Fiesta Bowl MVP honors and captioned an Instagram post "it just means more," invoking the SEC slogan after the Rebels were knocked out.
  • The win sends Miami to the national championship against Indiana on Jan. 19, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.
  • Across 15 games this season, Beck has completed 73.3% of his passes for 3,581 yards with 29 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
  • Todd McShay continues to rate Beck as a Day 2 NFL draft prospect, while Mario Cristobal publicly praises his leadership and says he "feels supported."