Cam Ward quieted 90,000 fans at the Swamp with his escapability, smarts and laser-like accuracy, throwing for 385 yards -- the most in a debut in program history -- three touchdowns and one interception in Miami's 41-17 win.
Cam Ward throws three touchdowns in his first game with the Hurricanes as they dominate Florida on the road.
"Some advice to the fans: If you're going to be loud, you have to be loud when we're huddling. Can't just be loud once we break the huddle. By that time, there's no point. We hear the play. We communicated already. But it was a good atmosphere to play in. And I'm just excited now we were able to get a victory.
Ward was one of the biggest reasons why. His surprise arrival in January from the portal, after initially declaring for the NFL draft, served to buoy hopes that the Hurricanes could have a breakthrough season in Year 3 under Cristobal. Miami also signed other key players from the portal, including"Yeah, he's not bad," Cristobal said with a smile during his postgame news conference.
Florida rarely pressured him -- just nine times on 38 dropbacks. What unfolded looked and felt different, not only because of Ward but because of physical, dominant play up front.
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