Ward Named Davey O’Brien Award Semifinalist
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — University of Miami senior Cam Ward was tabbed a semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award, the foundation announced Tuesday afternoon.
The 16 signal callers that comprise this year’s class hold down 14 of the top 20 teams in the latest Associated Press and US LBM Coaches Poll, spanning six FBS conferences.
Ward leads the country with 3,494 passing yards and 32 passing touchdowns, which marks the most by a Hurricane in a single season.
The 6-foot-2, 223-pound standout has notched at least 300 passing yards and three total touchdowns on nine different occasions, becoming the first Miami player to post seven straight 300-yard performances.
In his fifth collegiate campaign, Ward continues to climb the NCAA’s all-time, all-division passing yards list, moving into third place with 17,370 yards.
Ward and the Hurricanes boast the top offense nationally, as Miami ranks first in third down conversion percentage (.565), first downs (275), total offense (544.8), yards per play (7.6) and scoring offense (45.0).
The West Columbia, Texas native has led the Hurricanes to their best start in seven years, mounting a 9-1 mark heading into their final two regular season contests.
Ward — who is widely regarded as a Heisman Trophy candidate — has been recognized as one of the Davey O’Brien Great 8 weekly honorees five times after garnering a spot on the preseason watch list.
Three finalists for the Davey O’Brien Award will be revealed on Nov. 26. The finalists will be chosen based on voting from the Davey O’Brien National Selection Committee, as well as bonus ballots awarded from the second round of the Davey O’Brien Fan Vote.
To participate in the fan vote, fans must like the original Davey O’Brien Award post highlighting their quarterback on the award’s three social media platforms — Facebook, Instagram and X.
The 47th annual winner will be announced live on ESPN’s The Home Depot College Football Awards on Dec. 12.
