Cam Ward Shines as No. 12 Miami Dominates Florida A&M 56-9
Ward throws for three touchdowns and runs for another in the Hurricanes' commanding home opener victory.
- Cam Ward completed 20 of 26 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns, also adding a rushing score.
- Miami's defense excelled, with Tyler Baron recording three sacks and multiple young players making impactful debuts.
- Wide receiver Xavier Restrepo had a standout performance with four catches for 104 yards and a touchdown.
- The Hurricanes' running game was efficient, averaging 8.8 yards per carry and scoring multiple touchdowns.
- Miami is poised to potentially break into the Top 10 of the AP poll following losses by higher-ranked teams.