The University of Miami remained undefeated with a 38-34 win over Virginia Tech in their Atlantic Coast Conference opener. The game ended in controversy as officials overturned what would have been a game-winning touchdown pass by Virginia Tech after a lengthy review.
Miami quarterback Cam Ward threw for 343 yards and four touchdowns, including a 1-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Horton with 1:57 left in the game, which ultimately became the winning score for the Hurricanes. Despite trailing by double digits at various points in the game, Miami managed to come back for the victory.
Virginia Tech’s quarterback Kyron Drones threw two touchdown passes, while Bhayshul Tuten rushed for 141 yards and a score. The Hokies had a chance to upset the 7th-ranked Hurricanes but fell short in the end.
The game was filled with key plays, including Xavier Restrepo’s incredible catch on a fourth-and-3 play and Cam Ward’s impressive scramble and pass to set up the winning touchdown. The final play of the game, which was initially ruled a touchdown for Virginia Tech, was overturned due to a Miami player touching the ball while out of bounds.
The Hokies will need to regroup after another close loss in a game decided by seven points or less. Meanwhile, Miami managed to escape with a win and should remain in the Top 10 of the AP Top 25 rankings.
Looking ahead, Virginia Tech will face Stanford, while Miami will take on Cal in their next games on October 5th. The outcome of these matchups will be crucial for both teams as they look to build on their performances from this intense game.
