Carson Beck just walked away from one of the most hard-fought, grind-it-out wins in College Football Playoff history - and while it won’t make any highlight reels, it might just be the kind of game that tells NFL scouts more than a stat sheet ever could.
Miami edged past Texas A&M 10-3 in a defensive slugfest that set a new CFP record - no team had ever advanced in the playoff while scoring just 10 points. The previous low was 23, set by Notre Dame in last year’s Sugar Bowl win over Georgia.
This wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t flashy.
But it was a win, and Beck was under center for every snap of it.
Beck finished the game with just 103 passing yards, a stat line that won’t wow anyone on paper. But scouts were watching - and they’ll continue to watch closely as he prepares for a New Year’s Eve showdown against Ohio State.
That game, set for 7:30 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium, will be the biggest test of Beck’s career.
And it’s coming against a Buckeyes defense that’s been downright suffocating all season.
Let’s put this into perspective. Ohio State leads the nation in three major defensive categories: fewest passing yards allowed (129.1 per game), fewest total yards allowed (213.5), and fewest points surrendered (8.2).
That’s not just good - that’s elite. And Beck is walking into that fire with NFL evaluators tuning in to see how he handles the heat.
But while all eyes are on what he does under the lights in Arlington, Beck gave teams something else to consider this week: what he’s doing off the field.
On Monday, Beck announced via Instagram that he’ll be hosting his first youth football camp. Set for March 29, 2026, at Monarch High School in Coconut Creek, Florida, the camp is open to boys and girls ages 6 to 16 and runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s a partnership with FlexWork Sports Management, and the focus is all about fundamentals, skill development, and competitive drills - all led by Beck himself and FlexWork’s coaching staff.
“Miami! I am excited to announce my first youth sports camp in Florida with @flexworkmgt!
Let’s get ready to have fun and put in work!” Beck posted.
It’s a smart move at a smart time. NFL teams don’t just evaluate arm strength and pocket presence - they also look closely at character, leadership, and community involvement.
Hosting a youth camp like this shows initiative, maturity, and a willingness to give back. It’s the kind of off-field action that checks boxes in front offices.
Beck’s journey to this moment hasn’t been linear. After five years at Georgia, he hit the transfer portal on January 9 and committed to Miami just a day later. He was ranked the No. 4 overall player in the portal by 247Sports Composite and has since thrown for 3,175 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions across 13 games with the Hurricanes.
Originally considered a 2025 NFL Draft prospect, Beck withdrew his name after undergoing UCL surgery on his throwing elbow - a procedure that sidelined him from pre-draft workouts and raised questions about his immediate pro readiness. Now, he’s projected as a Day 3 pick, with most mocks slotting him in the fourth round.
That projection could shift - up or down - based on what happens on December 31. The matchup against Ohio State is more than just a playoff game.
It’s an audition. It’s a referendum on whether Beck’s game can hold up against the best defense in college football.
And it’s a chance to show he’s more than the guy who threw for 103 yards in a 10-3 win.
For now, Beck is balancing the biggest moment of his college career with a meaningful off-field venture that speaks to who he is beyond the game. That kind of dual focus - preparing for the toughest defense he’s ever faced while also launching a youth camp - tells you a lot about where his head is.
The numbers may not always shine. But the intangibles? Those are starting to show up in a big way.