Carson Beck talks about replacing Cam Ward

Trinton Breeze

Jul 23, 2025 2 min read

Carson Beck came out to the ACC Media Days with the Hurricanes, and he even answered a question about replacing Cam Ward and how that pressure affects him. And he had a great answer.

"The last school I was at, I followed up a two-time national champion. So, I didn't feel any pressure there. It's a game; I've played football my whole life. I've played quarterback since I was seven years old, and it's something I love to do. I have a lot of good talent around me and really good coaches in a position to not only help me achieve my goals but also be successful.

"Again, just looking forward to the opportunity, and again, I have the opportunity to go out and play football again. I haven't done it in a while, so looking forward to it." Said Beck.

Beck doesn’t seem to be feeling much pressure—and it makes sense. He pointed out that he already replaced a two-time national champion in Stetson Bennett.

Last season at Georgia, he started 13 games and completed 290 of 448 passes for 3,485 yards, with 28 touchdowns and 12 picks, finishing with a 64.7% completion rate.

Watching his interview back, Beck came off super calm and confident. It feels like Miami got itself another great one.

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Jonnyblaze

Jul 23, 2025

Honestly, he could not have given a better answer.

Canestomp

Jul 23, 2025

Cautious optimism. Need Beck to Ball.

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edge

Jul 23, 2025

Let’s roll

section9

Jul 23, 2025

Beck was always going to have to tip his hat to Ward. Those were going to be big shoes to fill, and Beck has to demonstrate on the field that he can fill Ward's.

Gransapo

Jul 23, 2025

You can’t replace Cam Ward.

Empirical Cane

Jul 23, 2025

I miss SMD.

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Golsen82

Jul 23, 2025

Dawn of the dawg website was talking about Georgia superior talent level over Miamis talent

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305407cane

Jul 23, 2025

Guy had to replace a cult hero who won two natties. He will be ok

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Trav

Jul 23, 2025

Beck is one of the least of my worries. Plenty others.

Pearson704

Jul 24, 2025

I'm ready to see a better team than last season.

jjacks93

Jul 24, 2025

Hopefully the defense makes it easier for him than they did for Cam

Jul 24, 2025

Empirical Cane said:
I miss SMD.

Bender

Jul 24, 2025

Gransapo said:
You can’t replace Cam Ward.

Thankfully, the team as a whole is good enough to fill the shoes.

It'll be less explosive and less fun to watch, but probably more successful.

Empirical Cane

Jul 24, 2025

Gransapo said:
You can’t replace Cam Ward.

I did like the thematics of his reply though.

Paid respect to Cam while also saying "I'm here let's play"

ST26

Jul 24, 2025

Bender said:
Thankfully, the team as a whole is good enough to fill the shoes.

It'll be less explosive and less fun to watch, but probably more successful.

I definitely think we can be more efficient on offense this year. We're way more balanced

JamesQuall

Jul 24, 2025

ST26 said:
I definitely think we can be more efficient on offense this year. We're way more balanced

What does “more efficient on offense” mean?

You expect us to put up more yards and points and have the number one offense again?

Groz73Cane

Jul 24, 2025

JamesQuall said:
What does “more efficient on offense” mean?

You expect us to put up more yards and points and have the number one offense again?

Yeah, thought “efficient “is an odd word to use, but, and I’m just spit balling here, some of our offense was all Cam. His throws, from every angle, his runs, his patience. Even when plays broke down more than not he produced positive yards.Carson played in a pretty structured system. And, if he brings that mindset and uses all his tools to get everyone involved in the schemes then it could “ seem” more efficient, with similar outcomes. WTF, I don’t know.

ST26

Jul 24, 2025

JamesQuall said:
What does “more efficient on offense” mean?

You expect us to put up more yards and points and have the number one offense again?

We might not have the same statistical numbers in the passing game as last year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be more efficient. With a stronger O-line, a more consistent run game, and gaget guys like Marion and Lofton who bring a new element that we didn't have last year, we’ll be smarter with the ball and still have an effective offense. I think we’ll control games better—winning at the line of scrimmage and managing the clock to wear teams down. It might not be as flashy, but this will still be one of the better offenses in the country

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Echtcane

Jul 24, 2025

If we actually have a defense where we're not racing all game to match someone like Louisville or Syracuse scoring 40 points on us, we'll probably have offensive stats that are less impressive, but it would give us a chance to play backups and be less stressful to watch. I'd be fine with that.