Miami Hurricanes Dominate Wake Forest in Second Half, Keep ACC Title Hopes Alive

Cam Ward breaks records while Miami’s defense rebounds to secure a 42-14 victory and remain one win away from the ACC Championship Game.

Miami’s defense struggled early but shut out Wake Forest in the second half, allowing just 50 yards and making key stops in the red zone.
Cam Ward threw for 280 yards, two touchdowns, and broke Miami’s single-season records for passing yards and completions, previously held for 40 years by Bernie Kosar.
Freshman Jordan Lyle led Miami’s rushing attack with 115 yards, including an 18-yard touchdown, as the Hurricanes dominated the fourth quarter with 22 points.
Senior Day standouts included Jacolby George, who caught two touchdowns, and Mishael Powell, whose 76-yard pick-six swung momentum in Miami’s favor.
The victory improves Miami to 10-1 overall and 6-1 in the ACC; a win next week against Syracuse will secure their spot in the ACC Championship Game.