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 candidate.
Click here to read more about Cam’s journey to Miami and scroll down to learn more about his historic 2024 season.
"This guy is a generational talent guy."
Mark Richt, ACC Network Analyst
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.
- Miami 52, Louisville 45
- Passing: 21 of 32 for 319 yards, 4 touchdowns
- Rushing: 7 carries for 29 yards
Week 8: Miami Gardens, Fla.
- Miami 36, Florida State 14
- Passing: 22 of 35 for 208 yards
- Receiving: 1 catch for 7 yards, 1 touchdown
Week 9: Miami Gardens, Fla.
- Miami 53, Duke 31
- Passing: 25 of 41 for 400 yards, 5 touchdowns, 1 interception
Week 10: Atlanta, Ga
- Georgia Tech 28, Miami 23
- Passing: 25 of 39 for 348 yards, 3 touchdowns
Week 11: Miami Gardens, Fla.
- Miami 42, Wake Forest 14
- Passing: 27 of 38 for 280 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception
- 1 rushing touchdown
Week 12: Syracuse, N.Y.
- Syracuse 42, Miami 38
- Passing: 25 of 36 for 349 yards, 2 touchdowns
- 19 rushing yards
TD Passes 1st in FBS
Passing Yards 2nd in FBS
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.
Accolades
ACC Player of the Year
ACC Offensive Player of the Year
First-team All-ACC
Davey O’Brien Award 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
"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
Cam Ward sits down with the Storm Sessions podcast for an in-depth look at his journey to Miami.
"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