Carson Beck makes history facing Texas A&M in College Football Playoff

Christian Standal

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Interesting Fact: Georgia has yet to play on the road against Texas A&M as SEC members but Carson Beck has now changed that.

Carson Beck’s postseason journey has taken an interesting turn this year. Now the starting quarterback for the Miami Hurricanes, Beck recently made history by becoming the first Georgia quarterback to play at Kyle Field, Texas A&M’s home stadium. 

While Beck played for Georgia, he never had the chance to face Texas A&M on the road. This is due to the SEC’s rotating scheduling system and divisional alignments. Since Texas A&M joined the SEC in 2012, the Bulldogs only hosted the Aggies at home but never traveled to Kyle Field to play them. Now, with Beck leading Miami, he has made this unique mark in SEC and college football history.

This game offers Beck a chance to gain an edge over his former team. If Miami beats Texas A&M, Beck would return to Athens to face Georgia, making for a highly emotional and impactful matchup. Additionally, Miami is the only ACC team currently in the College Football Playoff, and advancing further would excite fans and bring pride to the conference.

Beck is no stranger to high-stakes games. During his time at Georgia, he gained valuable postseason experience, including a dominant 63-3 victory over Florida State in the 2023 Orange Bowl. However, he missed Georgia’s 2024 CFP postseason due to a torn UCL injury.

In total, Beck holds an impressive college career record of 34-5, including 24-3 with Georgia before transferring to Miami. Though primarily a backup during Georgia’s two national championship runs, his transition to Miami has allowed him to step into a leading role on a playoff-caliber team.

Carson Beck’s journey illustrates how a player’s path can shift dramatically, and now, facing Texas A&M at Kyle Field, he is making history while carrying the hopes of Miami fans in this crucial playoff matchup.

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