Cam Ward will likely have the most hype and pressure of any 2024 college football transfer. The combination of playing the most high-profile position and the pressure of playing at Miami will put Ward under intense scrutiny. Hughes' article was published before the Miami spring game played Saturday.
The first big step for Ward as the Miami QB was a success in the spring game. Ward completed 19 passes in 24 attempts for 324 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions per ESPN as he led the White Team to a 30-14 win. The next step will be building on the momentum set in the spring game.
The remainder of the off-season will be a time for Ward to continue asserting himself as the 2024 Miami football team leader. Miami has high expectations this season because of Ward. Clemson and Florida State are the co-favorites to win the ACC at plus 280. Miami is third at plus 450.
If Miami can add some impact transfers as expected, they can continue to improve the roster and expectations for the 2024 season. Adding playmakers at running back and wide receiver will help take some of the pressure off of Ward. It would increase the "immense hype" entering the 2024 season.
The hype is real… Cam Ward gonna ball out, show up and show out
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"Latest Spring News: Will Cam Ward live up to the immense hype?Grant Hughes, 247Sports
Miami hopes transfer quarterback Cam Ward can put the Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff conversation this fall. He's only received positive reports from camp, but Saturday's spring game will shed light on how good he actually looks in Shannon Dawson's offense."
Opening at Florida will increase the hype as the season gets closer. The 2024 college football television schedule has not been determined yet. Expect Miami at Florida to get major coverage opening weekend. Ward clearly appeared comfortable in Shannon Dawson's offense in the spring game.
Ward played in the air raid at Washington State. Ward's skill set perfectly fits the air raid. Dawson can call more of his playbook with Ward at QB. Ward provides Miami with a mobile QB adept at improvising when a play breaks down. Signs are pointing that Ward will live up to the immense hype. He needs to prove it on the field this fall.