LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Ajay Allen scores a 2-yard lead early in the fourth quarter following Cam Ward’s fourth touchdown pass, and Damian Martinez runs for 30 yards with 4:05 left. No. 6 Miami held off Louisville for a 52-45 victory on Saturday.
A recent series defined by high scores added its most exciting chapter thanks to Ward, who made a series of explosive plays en route to a school-record seventh consecutive 300-yard passing performance. More importantly, the Hurricanes (7-0, 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) are off to their best start since a 10-0 start in 2017.
The Hurricanes withstood several rallies against Louisville from behind by double digits, but Tyler Shaw’s 4-yard TD pass to Duke Watson tied the score at 38 early in the fourth. Ward then hit Samuel Brown 59 yards to set up Allen’s go-ahead score with 11:17 left.
Martinez’s strong TD run provided a cushion, but Schau’s 4-yard scoring pass to Jacorey Brooks with 54 seconds left brought him within touchdown range. Ward took a knee three times to cap off a thrilling road win and reclaim the Schnellenberger Trophy.
Ward completed 21 of 32 passes for 319 yards, breaking the Miami record for consecutive 300-yard games held by Tyler Van Dyke in 2021. Ward was just four shy of Miami’s all-time record for 300-yard games. 11 is shared by Van Dyke and Brad Kaja.
Xavier Lestropo had nine catches for 101 yards and a TD, Jacolby George and Brown each caught scoring passes, and the Canes defeated Louisville, 538-448.
Shaw completed 31 of 51 yards for 342 yards and four scores.
Main points
Miami: Ward bought time to find his receivers and the nation’s top offense continued to do its job in a balanced attack, rushing for 219 yards.
Louisville: Every time the Cardinals looked behind against Ward and the Canes, they responded with a valiant scoring drive. The defense certainly contributed to takeaways and important defensive stands, but it wasn’t enough to stop Miami’s ground game in the fourth quarter.
to the next
Miami: The ACC hosts in-state rival Florida State.
Louisville: Visited Boston University for short notice Friday night.
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