Super seniors have become a staple in college football.

This small, yet significant, group of sixth-year players in 2025 is set to include some notable names. The biggest one, of course, is former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, who's since transferred to Miami.

There are several more key veterans to know, too.

In most cases, the players are eligible for a sixth season because of the eligibility pause in 2020 plus a redshirt year. However, one of the seniors highlighted is returning thanks to a ground-breaking exception.

Carson Beck, Miami

Initially expected to chase an NFL future, Carson Beck withdrew from consideration and returned to college.

Rather than going back to Georgia, though, he's headed to Miami. Beck is set to replace Cam Ward, who finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting last season and may be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Beck had a disappointing year, falling from 9.5 yards per attempt with six interceptions in 2023 to 7.8 and 12, respectively, last season. Georgia won an SEC title, but Beck's stock took a substantial hit—and a late elbow injury sidelined him during the College Football Playoff.

Although the 'Canes run an Air Raid system, Beck likely won't be asked to carry the unit. Miami's offensive line is loaded with experience and will be the foundation of the team's approach in 2025.

As long as Beck does not repeat his turnover woes, the Hurricanes will be a legitimate threat in the ACC again.

Nick Dawkins, Penn State

Penn State's excellent offseason has a few flashier names, such as quarterback Drew Allar, who elected to return.

Don't underestimate a player like Nick Dawkins, though.

Last season, he earned a starting job at center and tallied nearly 1,000 snaps on the Nittany Lions' run to the College Football Playoff semifinals. The stability and familiarity he provides—for both the rest of the offensive line and Allar—is a real asset.

Dawkins will have a chance to improve on honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition as Penn State aims at a national title.

Haynes King, Georgia Tech

Consistency eluded Georgia Tech in 2024, but the aptly named Yellow Jackets sure were annoying throughout the year.

Even if you exclude an upset of Florida State that doesn't look so impressive anymore, Georgia Tech toppled then-unbeaten Miami and nearly beat rival Georgia in November games. Haynes King played a central role in both of those matchups.

While playing through an injury, King rushed for 93 yards and a score against Miami. Then, he threw for 303 yards, rushed for 110 and totaled four touchdowns against UGA.

King, at his best, makes Georgia Tech a very feisty opponent.

Since the Jackets host Clemson and Georgia in 2025, they'll have a couple of major chances to disrupt championship races.

Blake Shapen, Mississippi State

Want an underrated name? Blake Shapen.

After starting 23 games at Baylor from 2021-23, he transferred to Mississippi State and opened the first four contests. Shapen passed for 974 yards at 9.0 per attempt with 10 total touchdowns to one interception during his brief action last season.

Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, a shoulder injury sidelined Shapen in their last eight games of the campaign. They trudged to a winless mark in SEC action and finished with a 2-10 record in Jeff Lebby's first season.

Shapen's return is a reason for optimism, though.

Mississippi State's schedule is an absolute gauntlet, so temper expectations. But with Arizona State, Tennessee, Texas, Georgia and Ole Miss all coming to Starkville next season, Shapen will have several big opportunities to spark a significant upset.

Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt

Avert your eyes, Hugh Freeze.

Diego Pavia, who previously played at a junior college, successfully sued the NCAA over its eligibility standards. The precedent-setting ruling afforded Pavia a chance to play a sixth college season.

By no means is Vanderbilt viewed as a contender, but Pavia has become an upset merchant. He guided New Mexico State to a victory at Auburn in 2023, then transferred to Vandy and propelled the Commodores to four victories as the underdog—over Alabama, most notably, along with Virginia Tech, Auburn and Georgia Tech—last season.

Pavia also helped the program snap a six-year bowl drought and earn its first winning record since 2011.

Vanderbilt won't win an SEC championship in 2025, but a Pavia-led roster will be respected around the league.

Chandler Morris, Virginia

Chandler Morris has experienced quite the journey in college.

As a top-500 prospect in the 2020 cycle, he signed with Oklahoma. Morris spent one season in Norman then transferred to TCU and took a redshirt in 2021. He won the QB competition in 2022, but a knee injury led to Max Duggan's emergence and meant Morris watched from the sideline as the Horned Frogs became national runners-up.

Morris regained the starting job in 2023 before another knee injury limited him to seven games. After the campaign ended, he entered the portal and landed at North Texas.

The move turned out positively for Morris, who passed for 3,774 yards and 31 touchdowns to 12 interceptions with 242 yards and four scores as a runner.

Virginia, which is just 11-23 in Tony Elliott's tenure, is hoping for Morris to ignite a more competitive team in 2025.