Cam Ward Leads No. 8 Miami's 25-Point Comeback Win Over Cal 39-38 in Berkeley

Oct 6, 2024, 06:33 AM

In an astonishing comeback, the No. 8-ranked Miami Hurricanes rallied from a 25-point deficit to defeat the California Golden Bears 39-38 at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley. Trailing 35-10 with 8:06 remaining in the third quarter, Miami mounted a historic surge, scoring 21 points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. Quarterback Cam Ward led the charge, completing 21 of 32 passes and accumulating 340 total yards and two touchdowns in the second half alone. This marks Miami's largest comeback since overcoming a similar deficit in 2003 against Florida and moves the Hurricanes to a 6-0 record. The game was not without controversy, as a potential targeting call against Miami went unflagged during their final scoring drive. The victory keeps Miami undefeated and solidifies Ward's candidacy for the Heisman Trophy.