Rain Rain Go Away, No. 10 Miami Destroys Ball State After The Delay
A two-hour rain delay only slowed the inevitable as No. 10 Miami (3-0) ran the table against Ball State (1-1) 62-0 in their second home game of the weekend.
For the Hurricanes it was everything that they could have asked for. The first half was played with the starters who started sluggish, but it was expected because of the lengthy delay. After some bad calls from the referees, the Hurricanes took it to the next level and poured it on the Cardinals.
What more can you say about Cam Ward? He was head hunting down the field today. he finished the game with five touchdowns with over 8 minutes left in the third quarter. 19/28 from the field and over 300 yards of offense. He was unstoppable as well as Xavier Restrepo and Jacolby George.
The Canes totaled 750 yards of offense in the game. This was the most dominant victory in program history. The freshman looked great and the future of the Miami Hurricanes looks just as bright.
Next week, the competition takes another step up as they face off against South Florida in Tampa.
Final: Miami 62, Ball State 0
Fourth Quarter
The Hurricanes are dominating this game. Both sides of the ball are showing the youth and talent on the field and they are putting it on Ball State. The running game has taken over and the Hurricanes are running the ball down their throat. It seemed like Lyle touched the ball every single time and put the offensive on his back. Miami 62, Ball State 0
Another great throw for Williams. He finds the freshman Elija Lofton in the endzone for another score. Miami 55, Ball State 0
Ajai Allen with a long 56-yard run for a touchdown. Two plays covering 90 yards for Allen. It took Miami just :23 seconds to drive down the field. Abram Murray, connects on the point after. Miami 48, Ball State 0.
Third Quarter
Malik Bryant with a quarterback sack of Kaden Semonda leads to a 6-yard loss which forces Ball State to punt the football with :12 remaining in the quarter, After a penalty, Miami and Williams take over on the 10. Ajai Allen enters the game and rips a long run of 34 yards. The game now moves into the fourth quarter.
Emory Williams and Chris Johnson lead the Hurricanes down the field, before the drive stalls at the 15 yard line. Williams looks impressive as he is 6-of-7 thus far in the third quarter.
Andy Borregales 32 yard field goal is good. Miami 41, Ball State 0.
Emory Williams is in for the game, this one of his four that he will likely see as he was redshirted so some good snaps.
Mark Fletcher has taken over the RB 1 role and is moving the rock. The Hurricanes ran the ball down the field and George scored an easy TD in the red zone. Miami 38, Ball State 0
Halftime: Miami 31, Ball State 0
Second Quarter
It is a party on the defense as Elijah Alston gets the interception. Two plays later the Canes score again in less than 20 seconds. Miami 31, Ball State 0
Two plays for Ward and Elijah Arroyo to move down the field and score another touchdown in less than 30 seconds. Miami 24, Ball State 0
That was some of the greatest ref ball to ever happen against the Canes. The quarterback got hit in a clean manner but you can't hit the QB to hard or its a roughing the passer call. Then a fumble happens (which was a fumble) but it was ruled incomplete. Its a ref show in this second quarter and it has caused the Hurricanes a lot of opportunities. They get a fourth down stop to keep the Cardinals off the board.
It is another killer penalty for the Hurricanes. It negates a 60-pus-yard touchdown. Ward has also missed a couple of open passes but that can be thanks to the Cardinals' pass rush. Ward has also been a bit inaccurate but a great screen call for Chris Johnson Jr. as he used his speed to get to the endzone. Miami 17, Ball State 0
The offense might have stalled but the defense of the Hurricanes continues to be great. 3 sacks already in the first half for the Canes as the duo of Barrow and Baron dominated with their inside pressure.
Ball State's defense has been outstanding in this drive against the Hurricanes. They have been able to stop the run and some balls by Ward were thrown behind his targets. He also missed a wide-open Restrepo but the pressure flushed him out and caused that side of the field to become obsolete.
Anez Cooper is down on the ground and is struggling to get up off that ground. On the replay, his left ankle was rolled up, but he was able to walk off the field.
Jacolby George is getting worked on the sideline with a lower-body injury. He limped off the field after his last catch.
First Quarter
A missed opportunity for the Hurricanes as George stepped out of bounds after breaking a defender. He is still getting fed the ball and he is eating in YAC. Ward finds Restrepo in the endzone for an easy touchdown. Miami 10, Ball State 0
Three games into the season and the MVP on defense has been Tyler Baron. He has been incredible for the Canes as they force a three and out.
It's great when you have a quarterback that looks last the sticks on third and distance. He has started to find Jacolby George in this game and has become his favorite weapon on this drive. The Hurricanes have a great drive down the field but a dropped pass from George only leaves the Canes with three. Miami 3, Ball State 0
The drive started out rough for the the Hurricanes defense but Simeon Barrow Jr picks up his first sack in his Hurricanes career.
Pregame:
Hopefully the final update: New kickoff time set for 5:55 p.m. ET.
Another Update: More lighting in the air. New all-clear time is 5:35 p.m ET.
The positives about living in South Beach, are the beautiful skies, the beaches, and the culture. The downside, when it rains it pours.
Update: 5:30 p.m. is the new kickoff time for the Hurricanes. The stadium has been cleared with the downpour of the rain and lightning threat.
Update: The all clear is now set for 5 p.m. ET
Another lighting delay. New kick time is undetermined at this point and time.
It is now pouring down with rain. This could have the makings of a very sloppy game.
Update: New kickoff time 4:45 ET
The Hurricanes are in a weather delay. New Kickoff Time 4:30 ET
Injuries: DE Rueben Bain Jr, DB Damari Brown, and Jalen Rivers where not dressed during pregame and will be out for the game.
How to Watch: No. 10 Miami vs. Ball State; Week 3 College Football TV Schedule
The No. 10 Miami Hurricanes have another home game this time against Ball State (1-0) who played their first game of the season last week.
The Hurricanes look to continue to play dominant football as they look to move further up in the associated polls, as well as gauge the field with how talented this team truly is.
Cam Ward looks to continue is Heisman campaign and be the savior that South Florida needs in the football world now.
The Game
Date: September 14
Where: Hard Rock Stadium
TV: ACCNX/ESPN+
Series: Miami leads 10-1
Last Meeting: Miami defeated Florida A&M 70-3. Three of the Hurricane running backs went for over 100 yards with at least one touchdown. The defense held the Rattlers to under 200 yards of offense.
JUSTICE SANDLE