Carson Beck emotional after Miami's upset of No. 6 Notre Dame

Carson Beck stood on the field visibly emotional after Miami opened the season with a 27-24 upset of No. 6 Notre Dame, saying the previous eight months had been difficult and expressing gratitude to teammates.

"Oh man, s—t. The past eight months have been so hard, and I'm just so blessed to be out here. To play again," Beck said in a postgame interview with ESPN's Molly McGrath. "Man, I love these guys. We played so hard. In the face of adversity, we got it done when we needed to. So thankful." He paused several times during the interview and apologized before continuing, thanking teammates for their work through "early mornings, late nights."

Beck's comments came in the Hurricanes' season opener at home, where Miami rallied to beat the Irish 27-24. The victory marked a significant early-season win against a top-10 opponent and set an emotional tone for the program.

According to the New York Post, Beck's move to Miami followed a significant name, image and likeness (NIL) agreement and a high-profile split from social media personality Hanna Cavinder. The Post also reported that Beck had previously declared for the 2025 NFL draft before resuming his college career. Those details were not addressed during the postgame interview, which focused on the game and Beck's appreciation for his teammates.

Beck has not played in a college game for eight months, remarks in the interview indicated. He credited the Hurricanes' roster and coaching staff for their preparation and resilience in the season opener, saying the team executed when it mattered most.

Miami's win over Notre Dame came amid heightened scrutiny for both programs to start the season. The Irish entered the game ranked sixth nationally; the loss will be a notable early-season setback for Notre Dame and a momentum-building victory for the Hurricanes.

Beck's emotional response drew immediate attention on social media, where clips of the interview circulated. The interview, conducted on the field by McGrath, captured a candid moment as Beck reflected on the personal and professional challenges that preceded his return to play.

Miami coach and teammates praised the performance after the game, highlighting the collective effort required to secure the upset. Beck's remarks emphasized that sentiment, repeatedly noting his gratitude for "the guys around me" and the work the team put in during practice and preparation.

The Hurricanes will seek to build on the win as they head deeper into their schedule. For Beck, the season-opening performance and his emotional postgame comments underscored a personal return to the field after a prolonged period away from college competition.

Further details about Beck's offseason decisions, including his NIL agreement and personal relationships, have been reported by media outlets but were not elaborated on during the postgame remarks. Miami's next game will offer an early test of whether the Hurricanes can maintain the form they displayed in the upset of Notre Dame.