Carson Beck surpasses 10,000 career yards in win over Syracuse

Miami, Florida – Carson Beck both threw and caught a touchdown, achieving a major collegiate milestone during the 38-10 homecoming win versus Syracuse. Up 14-3 in the third quarter, Beck hit Keelan Marion for the 61-yard TD, becoming one of only two active FBS quarterbacks to surpass 10,000 passing yards in their collegiate career. The other is E.J. Warner of Fresno State. UM’s signal caller finished the contest with 247 yards. The victory made Ken Dorsey’s induction into the Miami Ring of Honor all the more special. Marion was another standout player, recording three receptions for 116 yards.

BECK FIRES ONE TO MARION FOR THE TOUCHDOWN!!! pic.twitter.com/rYICoyGdtS

— Grant Speaks (@GrantSpeaks1) November 8, 2025

Miami’s offense struggled out of the gates for the fourth consecutive game. The Cardiac Canes did not score until the fifth series, relying on a trick play to do so. Malachi Toney got the handoff, throwing it diagonally back to Beck, who ran it in, shielded by a quartet of defenders for the 14-yard touchdown. A holding penalty saved Beck after getting picked off earlier in the game when he tried to connect with Jojo Trader as the pass went straight into the hands of defensive back Chris Peal.

Miami is piling on Syracuse after a very slow start.#GoCanes pic.twitter.com/6cNxjkcX0l

— Gabriel Garcia (@Gabewritesports) November 8, 2025

Keionte Scott pounced on the momentum, picking off Rickie Collins, taking it to the house to make it 14-0 Canes. The defense kept up the good work, forcing a fumble in the red zone late in the second quarter. Yasin Willis rushed to the right and was immediately stuffed. Akheem Mesidor stripped it away with Jakobe Thomas recovering. Although the Orange got on the board in the third period via a 38-yard field goal, UM poured it on with 24 unanswered points. In addition to Marion’s score, Girard Pringle Jr. rushed for a 19-yard touchdown. If that weren’t enough, Beck pulled off a throwback screen to Francis Mauigoa for the three-yard rushing TD. 

A close-up of Francis Mauigoa's touchdown. The boys are having fun💪🙌#GoCanes || #ItsAllAboutTheU || @iamlarryfresh pic.twitter.com/SmajTcN4je

— Gabriel Garcia (@Gabewritesports) November 8, 2025

CFP Ranking Riddle: The folly of Notre Dame

An issue needs to be discussed. I understand that determining the rankings is no easy feat. We’re talking about reviewing over a dozen games’ worth of highlights every week, taking into account statistics and intangibles (the eye test). It’s not just winning but how you win and when you win. All is forgiven if the losses are at the beginning of the season. What I don’t understand is how the committee ranks the Fighting Irish ahead of the Hurricanes. Notre Dame was placed tenth while Miami checked in at number 18. Are you kidding me?

Cristobal on the team’s mentality with regards to their position in the eyes of the CFP committee.#GoCanes || #ItsAllAboutTheU pic.twitter.com/w9KoQsqADl

— Gabriel Garcia (@Gabewritesports) November 9, 2025

Both teams were 6-2, and UM beat them in the season opener, so why the disparity? The Canes have three ranked wins (ND, USF, FSU). Who did Notre Dame beat? Purdue, Arkansas, Boise State, NC State, USC, and Boston College. Their sole ranked win was over the Trojans (twentieth). The committee’s message is crystal clear: They’re basing their decision on brand name, and I’m not buying what they’re selling. Worse, reporting now shows that the committee didn’t even consider head-to-head due to how far apart they are. Well, they placed them there. One more reason to see this for what’s already known: a clown show.

Nobody is saying Miami should be up there. They deserve the result because of two damaging losses. However, to have the Fighting Irish not only ahead of them but tenth? That’s pure negligence. Rhett Lashlee was right, there needs to be a way to remove as much of the human aspect (bias) as possible. Unless I’m mistaken, there are just three coaches on that committee. We need more while mixing something akin to the BCS to remove situations like these. Although the system may never be perfect, the CFP committee can do better.

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