This is a story about growing up in a small town in Texas.

This is a story about not receiving any major college offers.

This is a story about grinding through the FCS ranks.

This is a story about getting an opportunity and taking advantage of it.

This is a story about highlight-reel throws.

This is a story about speed, strength and savvy.

This is a story about game-winning drives.

This is a story about becoming a leader.

This is a story about seizing the spotlight.

This is a story about lifting a campus community.

This is the story of Cam Ward…University of Miami quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate.

Campaign Trail

Week 1: Gainesville, Fla.

• Miami 41, Florida 17
• Passing: 26 of 35 for 385 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception
• Rushing: 3 carries for 36 yards

Week 2: Miami Gardens, Fla.

• Miami 56, Florida A&M 9
• Passing: 20 of 26 for 304 yards, 3 touchdowns
• Rushing: 4 carries for 22 yards, 1 touchdown

Week 3: Miami Gardens, Fla.

• Miami 62, Ball State 0
• Passing: 19 of 28 for 346 yards, 5 touchdowns

Week 4: Tampa Fla.

• Miami 50, USF 15
• Passing: 24 of 34 for 404 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception
• Rushing: 5 carries for 43 yards

Week 5: Miami Gardens, Fla.

• Miami 38, Virginia Tech 34
• Passing: 24 of 38 for 343 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception
• Rushing: 10 carries for 73 yards, 1 touchdown

Week 6: Berkeley, Calif.

• Miami 39, California 38
• Passing: 35 of 53 for 437 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception
• Rushing: 6 carries for 44 yards,  1 touchdown

Week 7: Louisville, Ky.

Week 8: Miami Gardens, Fla.

Week 9: Miami Gardens, Fla.

Week 10: Atlanta, Ga.

Week 11: Miami Gardens, Fla.

Week 12: Syracuse, N.Y.

Quotables

“Ward came to Miami to play with better talent and continue to hone his craft before moving on to the NFL level. The Hurricanes provided Ward with a diverse group of weapons to work with and one of the best offensive lines in the ACC and the quarterback is delivering on his side of things in a big way.”

David Lake, Inside the U

“Cam Ward is the best quarterback in the ACC and Cam Ward is why I believe in Miami.”

Joel Klatt, FOX Sports

“Miami hasn’t had a quarterback since Ken Dorsey — a guy that can win a championship.”

Kirk Herbstreit, ESPN