Miami QB Carson Beck's NIL windfall leaves Colorado's Travis Hunter joking about a college comeback

Carson Beck’s move from Georgia to Miami didn’t just shake up the college football world—it also came with a price tag that’s turning heads across the sport. The Hurricanes’ new quarterback has reportedly amassed close to $10 million in NIL deals over the last year, with his Miami contract alone rumored to be worth $3-4 million.

Among those surprised by Beck’s eye-popping earnings is Colorado’s two-way superstar and Heisman Trophy winner, Travis Hunter. During a recent episode of The Travis Hunter Show podcast, Hunter couldn’t help but react to the news with a mix of shock and humor.

"How do you get $10 million? Where's my $10 million? How are people getting this much money, bro?” Hunter quipped at the 31:00 mark of the show. "Hold up, let me go test this out. Let me go back. I'm going back to college. Let me see if I can get $100 million. Let me go see if I can win another Heisman, because $10 million, I ain't make that in college. Let me go hit the portal."

While Hunter’s comments were clearly tongue-in-cheek, the notion of a star like him testing the transfer portal would send shockwaves through college football. As a quarterback, Beck benefits from being at the sport’s most lucrative position, but Hunter’s skill set and versatility would undoubtedly command significant attention—and compensation—on the open market.

Beck, a fifth-year senior, compiled a 24-3 record as Georgia’s starting quarterback over the past two seasons, throwing for 7,912 yards, 58 touchdowns, and 20 interceptions while completing 68% of his passes. Despite an inconsistent 2024 campaign that included 28 touchdowns and an SEC-leading 12 interceptions, his move to Miami signals a fresh start for both Beck and the Hurricanes.

For Miami, the decision to secure Beck, hefty NIL price tag and all, reflects the program’s determination to build on the momentum of a successful season led by former quarterback Cam Ward. As for Hunter, while his comments were in jest, they highlight the growing financial stakes in college football's NIL era—and the intrigue surrounding every player’s next move.