Overview
- Miami fell 24-21 to Louisville, ending its unbeaten start after Carson Beck threw a career-high four interceptions, including the final game-sealing pick.
- Beck told reporters he must protect the ball better and later clarified that a late miscommunication with tight end Elijah Lofton was not meant to assign blame.
- Criticism of Beck’s postgame comments spread on social media, drawing pushback from former players and analysts, while Deion Sanders briefly amplified an online defense of Beck’s explanation.
- Offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson said Beck is fine and stressed shaking off the loss, and head coach Mario Cristobal praised the quarterback’s professionalism.
- Analysts highlighted concerns with Beck’s processing and deep throws, noting three interceptions on four deep attempts versus Louisville, as Miami now likely needs to win out to sustain realistic ACC-title and CFP hopes.