Miami’s Cam Ward Calls Out CFP Committee, SEC Defenses After Latest Rankings

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) looks on prior to the game against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. | Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

The Miami Hurricanes were ranked No. 12 by the College Football Playoff selection committee on Tuesday night, almost certainly ending the program's national championship hopes. Quarterback Cam Ward, who was named ACC Player of the Year and the league's Offensive Player of the Year Wednesday, took exception with the committee ranking the Hurricanes below No. 11 Alabama during a Wednesday ACC Network appearance.

“I mean at the end of the day them boys who in that committee, I really doubt they watch tape or not,” Ward said, per On3. "I mean, we’re a 10-2 team. Not saying Alabama‘s not a good team, which they are, but let’s talk about them points. That’s probably the biggest factor, I believe.”