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No. 7 Miami Stays Undefeated at 5-0 After Controversial Hail Mary Call Reversal Against Virginia Tech

Sep 28, 2024, 03:33 AM

In a dramatic conclusion to the game between Virginia Tech and No. 7 Miami, the Hurricanes emerged victorious with a 38-34 win after a controversial call. Initially, Virginia Tech appeared to have secured a last-second victory with a Hail Mary touchdown. However, upon review, the call was reversed, ruling the pass incomplete, and Miami held on for the win. This victory keeps Miami undefeated at 5-0, marking their best start since 2017. Virginia Tech, now 2-3, suffered a heartbreaking loss, with head coach Brent Pry's record in one-score games falling to 1-10. Miami's Cam Ward played a pivotal role, throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Horton with 1:57 remaining, which ultimately became the game-winning score. Miami overcame a 10-point second-half deficit, and Ward has now thrown 3+ touchdown passes in all five games this season.