Because of a formidable efficiency from quarterback Cam Ward, Miami was in a position to enhance its 2024 file to 9-0 after a 53-31 win over Duke on Saturday.
Throughout the victory, Ward accomplished 61 p.c of his passes for 400 yards, 5 touchdowns and just one interception.
Three of his 5 landing passes landed within the arms of Hurricanes receiver Xavier Restrepo, together with a dazzling 34-yard connection on the team’s first offensive drive of the matchup.
For Ward, it is his third sport of the season with over 400 passing yards and a number of landing passes, and it is also the second time this yr that he is tossed no less than 5 touchdowns in a contest.
By means of 9 video games, the senior quarterback has already thrown for a complete of three,146 yards and 29 touchdowns. Along with the numbers he is put up together with his arm this yr, he is additionally added 186 yards and three scores on the bottom.
With Ward’s ultimate landing toss on Saturday, he tied Miami’s all-time faculty file for touchdown passes in a single season, which was set at 29 by former Hurricanes quarterback Steve Walsh in 1988.
The present Miami beginning signal-caller can also be now solely 497 yards away from breaking the varsity’s all-time file for passing yards in a single season, which was set at 3,642 yards in 1984 by former Hurricanes quarterback Bernie Kosar.
Ward’s efficiency on Saturday will undoubtedly enhance his odds to win this season’s Heisman Trophy. The Miami quarterback was already among the favorites for the award heading into this weekend, and the distinctive numbers he put up in the course of the victory over the Blue Devils will solely assist his possibilities.
Ward can also be removed from being completed this season. With three video games left on the Hurricanes’ 2024 regular-season schedule, plus probably appearances within the ACC Championship and the 12-team School Soccer Playoff, the senior quarterback has the potential to obliterate a number of faculty information.
Miami and Ward will discover out precisely the place they presently stand after their newest win when the primary 2024 School Soccer Playoff rankings are launched on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
