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.

In the aftermath of Cam Ward opting out of the second half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl, Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal didn’t offer much in terms of an explanation. Cristobal stayed tight ...

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 ...