Georgia football has made a lot of waves in the transfer portal over the last week, and a lot of the news surrounding the program has been positive. Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs added a lot of depth to their secondary while also earning commitments from two elite wide receivers, which includes USC transfer Zachariah Branch.
All of this good news has caused Georgia fans to have a lot of excitement heading into next season. Yes, UGA fans know there is a lot of work to do still as there are many unknowns about next year’s team, but overall Georgia fans are hopeful after seeing the Bulldogs lose to Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl.
But those good feelings with the transfer portal came to a crashing end on Thursday when QB Carson Beck announced that he is no longer declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft but is instead entering the transfer portal. As one would assume, Georgia fans are furious.
Fan Reactions to Carson Beck news
I’m still as appreciative of Beck as ever, but also don’t mind UGA moving on from him now. They presumably spent big to keep him in 2024. The ROI wasn’t always apparent. Probably best to try something else. https://t.co/FLBGGvSYrF
— Brandon Adams (@DawgNationDaily) January 9, 2025
As one of the leading Carson Beck defenders
— Baxter Street Boys (@baxstboys) January 9, 2025
We feel betrayed https://t.co/2PONu7maUI
I do not support Carson Beck spurning Georgia after all we have put up with.
— 🚫 LEE Ring (@HBTFD1) January 9, 2025
“Beck needs weapons”
Kirby gets multiple weapons
BECK LEAVES.
✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽
Carson Beck’s decision to return to college makes sense considering the injury.
— Brooks Austin (@BrooksAustinBA) January 9, 2025
My question is… did he ask Georgia if a return was possible there?
I’ll be getting to the bottom of that.
Congrats to Dawg fans on being the true winners of the Carson Beck saga, as they no longer have to pretend to the world that he’s actually any good.
— Barstool SEC (@SECBarstool) January 9, 2025
Some school is going to overpay for Carson Beck … in a big way.
— Barrett Sallee 🇺🇸 (@BarrettSallee) January 9, 2025
Hmmmm… I wonder where Carson Beck is going to transfer to… pic.twitter.com/SQVOpOpA6J
— ChamaarJase (@ChamaarJase) January 9, 2025
Where is Carson Beck going to transfer?
With as good of a player as Beck is, he likely will have many programs that are extremely interested in him. So he likely will be able to pick from a wide range of really good programs that will have a good chance at contending for championships next season. At the end of the day it really doesn't matter where Beck transfers to, but it would be ideal for him to move outside of the SEC so Georgia doesn't have to play him next season. And it appears that is what is happening.
According to various reports, the most likely landing spot for Beck right now is Miami (FL). The Hurriances do make a lot of sense because they will be able to compete in the ACC next season and for a College Football Playoff appearance as well. Beck's girlfriend also plays for Miami's basketball team, so he has that connection too.
So while this news came as a huge surprise to everyone, it really isn't all that bad for Georgia. The Bulldogs have multiple options on the roster next season to replace Beck, with Gunner Stockton and Ryan Puglisi as the most likely options. And with all the other big moves Georgia has made this offseason, UGA will be just fine next season.