A major debate is brewing in the college football world as the upcoming season approaches, centered around Georgia football and former quarterback. With top star transferring to Miami last month, fans—especially those from UGA—are eager to see which team will have the better season. Opinions are divided, and many are uncertain about who will ultimately come out on top.
Although it will take about 10 months before we find out whether Miami or Georgia performs better, the debate is sure to dominate the offseason. Even college football analysts and reporters have weighed in, with ESPN’s Paul Finebaum being the latest to share his thoughts.
His comments may not sit well with Georgia fans.
“Beck had limited talent around him compared to the previous season with stars like Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey, and he never seemed to fully adjust. He just didn’t look happy. Maybe handling the pressure of leading such a talented team was too much for him.”
BREAKING: Paul Finebaum predicts that Carson Beck and Miami will excel, while Georgia’s quarterback situation will regress…
“He had so little to work with, the talent around him was so different than the year before, with Bowers and McConkey, that he just never could adapt, and he just didn’t look…”
Beck had plenty of talent at Georgia
Here’s a paraphrased version of that:
Paul Finebaum’s comments are certainly interesting, especially since they don’t entirely reflect reality. While Georgia did face challenges at wide receiver last season, leading the nation in dropped passes, Carson Beck also contributed to the offense’s struggles. Beck had multiple games marred by turnovers and inconsistent play, and his leadership didn’t always seem strong.
The question now is whether these issues will improve at Miami. While the Hurricanes’ receivers may be more reliable next season, Miami’s overall roster isn’t as talented as Georgia’s. If Beck truly needs elite talent around him to succeed, he could face similar challenges in 2025.
Despite the drama surrounding Beck’s transfer, Georgia’s goals remain unchanged: beat their rivals, win the SEC, reach the College Football Playoff, and claim a National Championship. However, Georgia fans might have one more goal for the 2025 season—outperforming Beck and Miami.