Once Again, Cam Ward Is Named ACC Quarterback Of The Week

The star quarterback led the team back from down 10 points against Virginia Tech to lead the Hurricanes to victory.

Sep 27, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) runs with the football for a touchdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

For the third time this year and in back-to-back weeks, Miami Hurricanes senior Cam Ward was selected as the ACC Quarterback of the Week, the league office announced Monday afternoon.

He was was previously awarded ACC Quarterback of the Week on Sept. 3 and Sept. 23.

Ward continued his historic start to his Miami career, guiding the Hurricanes to a 38-34 comeback win over Virginia Tech in their ACC opener. He is also the first ACC quarterback with at least 300 passing yards and three passing touchdowns in each of their first five games of the season since Miami joined the league ahead of the 2004 campaign.

The 6-foot-2, 223-pound signal caller threw for 342 yards and four touchdowns while adding 57 yards and a score on the ground Friday evening. He led Miami to touchdowns on its final three drives, as the Hurricanes overcame a 10-point deficit in the victory.

No. 8 Miami will now travel to face new ACC member Cal on Oct. 5, which marks the first meeting between the two sides since 1990. Kickoff is slated for 10:30 p.m. ET ESPN.

How to Watch: No. 8 Miami vs. Cal; Week 6 College Football TV Schedule

---

Follow all social media platforms to stay up to date with everything Miami Hurricanes related: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube