Protecting Carson Beck will be critical for Miami against Ohio State

Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) looks to throw the ball behind offensive lineman Markel Bell (70) during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesMiami enters the College Football Playoff quarterfinal in the Cotton Bowl, 10th nationally, allowing 1.0 sack per game. The ability for Miami to continue to protect Beck at a high level is significant for the Hurricanes to have a chance to upset Ohio State.

In his preview of Miami versus Ohio State, Max Chadwick of Pro Football Focus noted that Miami is third nationally with an 86.8 pass blocking grade.…