Report: Miami Not Surprised by Cam Ward Exiting Pop-Tarts Bowl vs. ISU amid Criticism
Cam Ward's decision to only play the first half of Miami's 42-41 loss against Iowa State in this year's Pop-Tarts Bowl proved to be extremely
Cam Ward’s Pop-Tarts Bowl exit sparked outrage. It’s nothing to be mad about
Ward started the Pop-Tarts Bowl and proceeded to shred Iowa State’s top-five pass defense, throwing for 190 yards and three touchdowns in the first half. He did so even without three of his starting receivers, including Miami’s all-time receptions leader Xavier Restrepo, who had opted out.
Cam Ward sitting out the Pop-Tarts Bowl's second half shouldn't affect his 2025 NFL Draft standing
Miami quarterback Cam Ward sat out the second half of Saturday’s Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, creating a flurry of controversy over the signal caller not finishing the game. Ward captured the NCAA Division 1 record for touchdowns thrown in a career during the contest but didn’t return to action after halftime.
Urban Meyer Addresses Cam Ward’s Controversial Bowl Game Decision
Ward, who is considered to be one of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL draft, started off strong against No. 18 Iowa State in Orlando, Florida. He broke Case Keenum's career record with three touchdown passes in the first half while throwing for 190 yards on 12-of-19 passes.
Pop-Tarts Bowl: How Cam Ward's Decision Made Me Miss Notre Dame Star Chris Zorich
Cam Ward opting out of the second half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl brings back opposite memories of former Notre Dame star Chris Zorich.
Why Cam Ward left the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl for Miami
Miami quarterback Cam Ward didn’t take the field for the second half of Saturday’s Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, but Hurricane fans shouldn’t be worried. Miami backup quarterback Emory Williams started for the team to open the third quarter and immediately led the Hurricanes on a touchdown drive.
Cam Ward sits out second half of Miami's loss in Pop-Tarts Bowl: Social media reacts
Cam Ward sat out the second half of Miami's Pop-Tarts Bowl loss to Iowa State, with the Hurricanes falling 42-41. Social media had a lot to say:
Cam Ward’s Pop-Tarts Bowl Decision Highlights December Calendar Woes
The shifting balance of power in college football is now about what happens next over finishing things out with your current team.
Mario Cristobal gave a frustrating non-answer as to why Cam Ward sat out the Pop-Tarts Bowl's second half
Miami coach Mario Cristobal tried to explain why quarterback Cam Ward didn't play in the second half of Saturday's
Giants' Joe Schoen traveled to watch Cam Ward in the Pop-Tarts Bowl
New York Giants GM Joe Schoen and director of player personnel Tim McDonnell personally scouted Miami QB Cam Ward on Saturday.
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Why did Miami QB Cam Ward only play one half in Pop-Tarts Bowl? Mario Cristobal opts to keep decision private
Miami coach Mario Cristobal was short on specifics on why Heisman Trophy finalist Cam Ward only played the first half of ...
Miami Star Cam Ward Made a Business Decision at Halftime of Pop-Tarts Bowl
In a barn-burner of a Pop-Tarts Bowl, the Miami Hurricanes star elected to opt-out of the contest at halftime.