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Carson Beck is back-and he's flying solo.
The star quarterback, who made headlines last season both for his arm and his high-profile relationship with influencer and former basketball standout Hanna Cavinder, is now officially single. According to reports, Beck and Cavinder quietly split earlier this year, marking a personal reset that may just be the boost his football career needs.
Beck, who recently transferred to Miami, is entering what could be his final season of college football-and he's doing it without the off-field distractions. And some believe that's exactly the secret weapon he's been missing.
"I love the no girlfriend part of it for my guy," said On3 analyst J.D. PicKell on The Hard Count. "Single Carson Beck, I believe, was the guy who was All-SEC a year ago."
Carson hasn't been the same since he met Hanna
That was a subtle nod to the 2023 season, when Beck dazzled fans at Georgia. But 2024 didn't quite follow the script. Struggles with consistency, a high-pressure schedule, and a late-season elbow injury derailed his campaign. The Bulldogs entered the playoffs as a No. 2 seed, only to fall to Notre Dame in a disappointing 23-10 quarterfinals loss.
Though Beck still posted respectable stats, the magic of his breakout season never quite returned. Now, with a new team, a clean bill of health, and no more relationship headlines looming, the 22-year-old appears more dialed in than ever.
Beck just hit the reset button
"I like the fact that he got out of a place where he underperformed," PicKell added. "Mentally, [I] hope there's a reset there a little bit for him."
With Beck leading the charge, Miami fans have a lot to be excited about in 2025. No girlfriend. No drama. Just football. And maybe-finally-the Heisman-level season everyone's been waiting for.