What the hell happened? Virginia Tech’s Hail Mary was reversed on the final play of the game, and Miami survived 38-34. Miami came back from a 34-24 deficit in the fourth quarter and scored both touchdowns. Miami scored TDs on its final three drives of the game.
On the final play, Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones sent the ball into the end zone, but it was questionable whether Hokies wide receiver Daquan Felton caught it. ESPN rules expert Matt Austin felt the receiver did not clearly bring the ball to him. It was initially ruled a touchdown, but replays reversed it.
Miami overcame three turnovers by Cam Ward to improve to 5-0. Ward finished 24-38 with 343 yards, four touchdowns, two interceptions, one lost fumble, 10 carries, 57 yards rushing and one score. On Friday night, 10 Miami receivers caught passes from Ward, and seven of them completed at least two.
Virginia Tech scored on its first drive after recovering Ward’s fumble on the first Miami drive of the game. The match shifted momentum multiple times throughout the night. Miami scored on its next two drives to take a 14-7 lead. It looked like Miami was in position to take a 21-7 lead, but Ward made an interception.
Ward has thrown for over 300 yards and three TDs in five consecutive games and remains a likely Heisman Trophy favorite. In the fourth quarter alone, Ward went 8-11 for 88 yards and 2 TDs. The game featured two ties and four lead changes, with the final play almost including a fifth lead change.
Next. Cam Ward is on pace to erase Miami’s single-season record. Cam Ward is on pace to erase Miami’s single-season record. dark
Ward entered this weekend ranked second nationally in average passing yards with 359.8 and first with 14 TDs. Miami defeated Virginia Tech 508-394. Virginia Tech rushed for 206 yards against a Miami defense that allowed 259 total yards in the first four games of the season. Miami next plays California on October 5th.
