Miami utilized the transfer portal to add quarterback Carson Beck, center James Brockermeyer, depth at running back, two starting receivers, a starting linebacker and a rebuilt secondary. Beck had the best
Beck completed 23 out of 37 for 268 yards with two touchdowns and one interception and one major, huge, game-deciding rushing score. Beck eclipsed his combined total from the first two College Football Playoff games by 27 yards against Mississippi.
The top receiver for Miami on Thursday night was BYU transfer Keelan Marion with seven receptions for 114 yards and a 52-yard TD.