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Cam Ward Leads Miami to 39-38 Win Over Cal with 26 Seconds Left

Oct 6, 2024, 06:24 AM

In a dramatic college football game, the Miami Hurricanes overcame a massive deficit to defeat the California Golden Bears 39-38. Cal led 35-10 in the third quarter and by 20 points in the fourth, but Miami mounted a comeback led by quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for 437 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception, and also rushed for 15 yards and a touchdown. The game saw several key moments, including a controversial targeting review and an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against Miami. Wesley Bissainthe's crucial hit on Cal's Fernando Mendoza, who later left the game with an injury, was pivotal. Miami took the lead with 26 seconds remaining on a 5-yard touchdown pass from Ward to Elijah Arroyo. Despite a strong effort from Cal, Miami secured the win, marking one of the most improbable comebacks of the season. Cal had previously punted inside the 10-yard line, and they held a 38-32 lead with 4:04 left. The game concluded around 2 AM ET.