Except for One

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 finalist.

Click here to recap Cam’s Heisman weekend in New York and scroll down to learn more about his historic 2024 season.

"This guy is a generational talent guy."

Mark Richt, ACC Network Analyst

Accolades

ACC Player of the Year

ACC Offensive Player of the Year

First-team All-ACC

First-team All-American (AP, AFCA, Sporting News, Walter Camp)

Davey O’Brien Award Winner

Heisman Trophy Finalist

Walter Camp Player of the Year Finalist

Manning Award Finalist

Maxwell Award Semifinalist

Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Finalist

Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Semifinalist

UM Single-Season Passing Yards Leader (surpassing Bernie Kosar)

UM Single-Season Touchdown Passes Leader (surpassing Steve Walsh)

Week 1 at Florida

  • ACC Offensive Player of the Week
  • ACC Quarterback of the Week
  • Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Week
  • Maxwell Award National Player of the Week

Week 4 at USF

  • ACC Quarterback of the Week
  • Davey O’Brien Award Great 8
  • Manning Award Star of the Week
  • Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Player of the Week

Week 5 vs. Virginia Tech

  • ACC Quarterback of the Week

Week 6 at California

  • Associated Press National Player of the Week
  • ACC Quarterback of the Week
  • Davey O’Brien Award Great 8
  • Manning Award Star of the Week

Week 7 at Louisville

  • Maxwell Award National Player of the Week
  • ACC Quarterback of the Week
  • Davey O’Brien Award Great 8
  • Manning Award Star of the Week

Week 9 vs. Duke

  • Davey O’Brien Award Great 8
  • Manning Award Star of the Week
  • ACC Quarterback of the Week
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TD Passes 1st in FBS

4123

Passing Yards 2nd in FBS

4319

Total Offense 2nd in FBS

Cam's passion, perseverance and toughness on the football field can be traced back to his roots in West Columbia, Texas.

Campaign Trail

wardWeek 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.

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.

"He has a special knack for making big plays and that vibe he exudes is just what the Hurricanes have been lacking for a long time."

Bruce Feldman, The Athletic

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Ward, Restrepo Add Sporting News All-America Honors
Ward, Restrepo Pick Up FWAA All-America Distinction
Restrepo, Ward Earn AFCA All-America Recognition
Ward Selected to Walter Camp All-America Team
Ward Wins Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award
Ward Named Heisman Trophy Finalist
Ward Recognized as Finalist for Manning Award
Ward Tabbed ACC Player of the Year, ACC Offensive Player of the Year
Ward Named Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Semifinalist
Ward Recognized as Finalist for Two Major Awards
*One of a Kind
Ward Tabbed Walter Camp Player of the Year Award Semifinalist
Ward Named Davey O’Brien Award Semifinalist
Ward Selected as Maxwell Award Semifinalist
Ward Collects Third Weekly Honor
Ward, Restrepo Earn ACC Weekly Honors
Ward Recognized on Davey O’Brien Award’s Great 8
Ward Tabbed Maxwell Award Player of the Week
Ward Collects Third Weekly Honor
Ward, Brown Jr. Earn ACC Weekly Honors
Ward Earns Spot on Davey O’Brien Award’s Great 8
Ward Tabbed AP National Player of the Week
''We Just Have the Same Goals''
''We Found a Way to Win''
Cam Ward on ACC Huddle
Leading By Example
Ward Tabbed Maxwell Award Player of the Week
A Memorable Debut
Cam Ward: ACC Kickoff

"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