Cam Ward’s performance Friday night was far from perfect.
But when the Miami Hurricanes desperately needed their dazzling quarterback to be dynamic against Virginia Tech, he was spectacular.
After committing his third turnover of the game, Ward engineered touchdown drives on the ‘Canes’ final three possessions, including two in the final 12 minutes, eight seconds, to overcome a 10-point deficit in a wild 38-34 win at Hard Rock Stadium.
“That guy, we saw all the stuff he went through, the times he was hit, he had [three] sacks [against him], had a bad pick, and what did he do? He just kept going and going and going,” Miami coach Mario Cristobal said. “That’s him. He’s unfazed. And I’m proud of him for being a tough ass and finding a way to win.”
Ward finished the game 24 for 38 passing for 343 yards, with four touchdowns and two interceptions. He also rushed 10 times for 57 yards and a score and lost one fumble.
In the fourth quarter, he was 8 for 11 passing for 88 yards and two touchdowns, and he also rushed twice for 28 yards.