However, there was a rather discernible Achilles’ heel for Mario Cristobal to contend with. Largely the reason why the Canes were even left to lean so heavily on their Cam Ward-spearheaded offense.

Had Ward played the whole game, Miami wins. Weeks are the Pop-Tarts Bowl reached conclusion, Miami head coach Mario Cristobal called "b*****t" when it came to Ward quitting on the team at halftime.

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal didn’t mince words Monday when issuing a sharp defense of Cam Ward, with the star quarterback — and likely one of the first players selected in the 2025 NFL ...