In his final college game, Miami quarterback Cam Ward made NCAA history by throwing a record-setting 156th touchdown pass of his college career. This milestone was achieved during the Pop-Tarts Bowl against Iowa State, where Ward connected with Jacolby George for a 4-yard score in the first quarter. Ward's achievement surpassed the previous Division I record held by Case Keenum of Houston.
Ward, a first-team Associated Press All-American and the ACC Player of the Year, finished the game with a total of 158 touchdown passes. Despite his remarkable career, Ward may soon face competition from Oregon's Dillon Gabriel, who has 153 touchdown passes to his name.
Throughout his college career, Ward accumulated 18,189 passing yards, ranking him third in NCAA history behind Keenum and Gabriel. Miami coach Mario Cristobal praised Ward's impact on the team and the program, highlighting his leadership qualities and positive influence.
Ward's legacy at Miami includes setting single-season records for yards, completions, and touchdown passes. He also holds the Hurricanes' career completion percentage record. Cristobal commended Ward's exceptional performance during the season, emphasizing his spectacular play on the field.
Looking ahead, Ward's name is set to remain in the NCAA record books for years to come. While he may not hold the all-division record for touchdown passes, his contributions to Miami football have solidified his status as one of the top quarterbacks in college football history.
