Overview
- Indiana beat Miami 27-21 in the College Football Playoff title game after Jamari Sharpe intercepted Carson Beck’s deep pass with 44 seconds remaining.
- The throw was intended for Keelan Marion, who told reporters he didn’t see the ball and accepted responsibility, saying, “That’s all on me.”
- The game was Beck’s final collegiate appearance; he finished the 2025 season completing 72.4% of his passes for 3,813 yards with 30 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
- Miami backup quarterback Emory Williams has entered the NCAA transfer portal and, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel, is expected to target East Carolina, with two seasons of eligibility remaining.
- With Beck departing, Miami is linked to Duke transfer Darian Mensah as a leading target, a developing pursuit after Mensah entered the portal on Jan. 16 following a 3,973‑yard, 34‑TD season.