Miami quarterback Carson Beck has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Manning Award, which is presented annually to the top quarterback in college football.
The award, now in its 22nd year, is voted on by a panel of national media members along with Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning.
Beck is joined on the finalist list by Fernando Mendoza, Kaleb Blaha, Trinidad Chambliss, Arch Manning, Devon Dampier, CJ Carr, Haynes King, Drew Mestemaker, Dante Moore, Diego Pavia, Marcel Reed, Julian Sayin, Ty Simpson and Gunner Stockton.
The winner will be revealed following the College Football Playoff National Championship.
The Manning Award has recognized many of the game’s top quarterbacks, including recent winners Jayden Daniels, Stetson Bennett and Miami’s own Cam Ward, who earned the honor in 2024.
The award, now in its 22nd year, is voted on by a panel of national media members along with Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning.
Beck is joined on the finalist list by Fernando Mendoza, Kaleb Blaha, Trinidad Chambliss, Arch Manning, Devon Dampier, CJ Carr, Haynes King, Drew Mestemaker, Dante Moore, Diego Pavia, Marcel Reed, Julian Sayin, Ty Simpson and Gunner Stockton.
The winner will be revealed following the College Football Playoff National Championship.
The Manning Award has recognized many of the game’s top quarterbacks, including recent winners Jayden Daniels, Stetson Bennett and Miami’s own Cam Ward, who earned the honor in 2024.
