2 weeks Ago
It seems like it’s becoming a weekly occurrence for the No. 5 Miami Hurricanes to be propelled to victory by star quarterback Cam Ward . Over the weekend, his explosive second-half performance against the Duke Blue Devils reignited Heisman conversations.
Miami won the matchup 53-31 after trailing 28-17 at one point in the second half. The Hurricanes dominated down the stretch, outscoring Duke 35-3 and remaining unbeaten while firmly atop the ACC , especially after both Pittsburgh and Clemson suffered losses on Saturday. Ward’s spectacular performance earned him the title of ACC Quarterback of the Week, an honor he has claimed multiple times this season.
He completed 25 of 41 passes for 400 yards, five touchdowns, and just one interception, maintaining an impressive 178.3 passer rating. ACC Quarterback of the Week 🙌 🔗: https://t.
co/45vthEzXOo #GoCanes | @Cameron7Ward pic.twitter.com/JNouuX6KOU Looking ahead, Miami faces a gritty Georgia Tech team in Atlanta next week.
They are expected to be favored in their remaining games, and if they handle business over the next three matchups, they will be on track for both the ACC regular season title and the conference championship game without question. This season, Ward has emerged as many’s choice for the best quarterback in the country, tallying 3,146 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, and just six interceptions, all while maintaining the highest quarterback rating at 91.7.
He has consistently claimed the ACC Quarterback of the Week honors, solidifying his status as a sought-after NFL Draft prospect, with numerous teams likely to be in the market for a quarterback this offseason. Sam Navarro-Imagn Images However, Ward and the Hurricanes have their sights set higher, with aspirations for both a National Championship and an ACC title before the season concludes. Related: SEC Announces Major Jaxson Dart News Following Ole Miss-Arkansas Game.
