Cam Ward and Miami offense keeps rolling with big win over FAMU

Cam Ward continued his elite play on Saturday completing 20 passes in 26 attempts with 304 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions as Miami beat Florida A&M 56-9 on Saturday. Miami scored TDs on its first three drives and a field goal on its fourth drive to take a 25-3 lead in the second quarter.

FAMU added a second field goal later in the second quarter to trail 25-6 at halftime. Miami scored TDs on seven drives, added two field goals and turned it over on downs in FAMU territory on their other two drives. Miami outgained FAMU 548-194 in their second consecutive dominant win.

Xavier Restrepo led the Miami receivers for a consecutive game with four receptions, 104 yards and one TD. Sam Brown and Isaiah Horton also contributed four receptions for Miami on Saturday. Damiez Martinez continued to give Miami offensive balance with 10 carries for 90 yards and a TD and added one reception for 15 yards.

Miami continued rolling with starting left tackle Jalen Rivers and left guard Ryan Rodriguez out with injuries on Saturday. Markel Bell started in place of Rivers and Matthew McCoy started for Rodriguez. Dyoni Hill got his first start for Miami at defensive back on Saturday after transferring from Marshall during the off-season.

Miami ran for 224 yards on 37 carries and scored four TDs on the ground. Mark Fletcher had his third rushing TD in two games and finished with five carries for 42 yards and a TD. Twelve receivers caught passes for Miami on Saturday. Tight end Elijah Arroyo and running back Chris Johnson reached the end zone in addition to Restrepo.

Linebacker Franciso Mauigoa, edge rusher Tyler Baron and safety Jaden Harris led Miami with five tackles each. Baron continued to be dominant with 3.5 tackles for loss and three sacks. Miami was dominant on the defensive line as expected with 10 TFLs and five sacks.

Miami will play the second of two non-conference home games on Saturday versus Ball State. South Florida will host Miami on September 21 in the Hurricanes’ last 2024 non-conference home game. Miami will begin ACC play on Friday, September 27 versus Virginia Tech.