Georgia Edges Closer to Potential CFP Showdown with Former QB Carson Beck and Miami
While Georgia fans waited to find out who the Bulldogs would face in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, all eyes turned to a compelling first-round clash that could have major implications down the line. Former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, now leading the Miami Hurricanes, took the field against Texas A&M in what turned out to be a gritty, old-school defensive slugfest.
Points were at a premium in this one. Neither Miami nor Texas A&M could get much going offensively for most of the game.
But when it mattered most, Beck and the Hurricanes delivered. A late-game drive, capped off with a touchdown, gave Miami a hard-earned 10-3 win and punched their ticket to the quarterfinals.
That victory sets up a high-stakes showdown with Ohio State in the next round. But let’s be honest - the storyline many Georgia fans are already circling is the possibility of a semifinal meeting with Beck, the quarterback who once wore red and black between the hedges.
Georgia vs. Beck? The Possibility Inches Closer
Miami’s win doesn’t just advance them - it brings a potential Georgia-Miami semifinal that much closer to reality. And that’s a matchup loaded with intrigue.
From a Georgia perspective, there are two sides to this coin. On one hand, the idea of Beck leading Miami on a deep playoff run - or even all the way to a national title - isn’t exactly what Bulldog fans are rooting for.
On the other, the chance to face their former QB on the sport’s biggest stage? That’s the kind of drama you can’t script.
Georgia still has business to take care of, of course. Later tonight, they’ll find out whether their quarterfinal opponent will be Ole Miss or Tulane.
Regardless of who it is, the Bulldogs will be expected to handle their business and advance. But if Miami can pull off the upset against Ohio State - and that’s a big if - then the stage could be set for a blockbuster semifinal.
One Step at a Time
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Yes, the idea of Kirby Smart’s defense going toe-to-toe with Carson Beck in a playoff semifinal is tantalizing.
But Georgia knows better than to look past anyone - especially at this stage of the postseason. The focus remains on the quarterfinals and getting through that first hurdle.
The same goes for Miami. Beck and the Hurricanes will be underdogs against an Ohio State team that’s been one of the most complete squads in the country all season. But after a gritty win over Texas A&M, Miami has shown it can win ugly - and sometimes, that’s exactly what it takes in December.
Still, the possibility is alive. Georgia vs.
Carson Beck. The Bulldogs vs. their former signal-caller.
A spot in the national title game on the line. It’s not guaranteed - far from it - but it’s close enough now that fans can’t help but start imagining what that showdown might look like.
For now, though, Georgia has one job: win the next game. If Beck and Miami are waiting in the semifinals, then so be it. But first, the Bulldogs have to take care of the task in front of them.