Miami quarterback Carson Beck drew praise from CFP committee chair Hunter Yurachek for his play in leading the Hurricanes to three consecutive decisive wins. Beck struggled in losses to Louisville and SMU with two touchdowns and six interceptions.
Beck has completed 75.6 percent of his pass attempts for 2,260 yards, 20 touchdowns and three interceptions in Miami's nine wins. In the two Miami losses, Beck completed 69.9 percent of his passes for 545 yards and the two TDs and six interceptions in the losses to Louisville and SMU.
Miami is averaging 39.6 PPG in wins and 22.