Cam Ward and the Miami Hurricanes beat the Louisville Cardinals 52-45 in an ACC game in Week 8 of the college football season. Here's the game recap.

Ajay Allen followed Cam Ward’s fourth touchdown pass with a 2-yard, go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter, Damien Martinez added a 30-yard insurance TD run with 4:05 remaining and No. 6 Miami held off Louisville for a wild 52-45 victory.

Instead of being tied at 45 following Louisville’s fumble return, Miami’s drive continued and two plays later Damien Martinez sealed the victory with a 30-yard touchdown run. The Hurricanes, who entered the week leading all FBS schools in scoring and yards per play, rolled up 541 yards of total offense, including 222 rushing yards.

Cam Ward has played his way into the conversation for the top QB prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft, as well as the Heisman Trophy. The Miami Hurricanes quarterback helped himself on both counts in Saturday's fun-to-watch road win at Louisville.

Ward completed 21 of 32 passes for 319 yards on the way to a school-record seventh consecutive 300-yard passing performance.

Behind another electric performance from senior quarterback Cam Ward, the No. 6 Miami Hurricanes remained undefeated Saturday with a 52-45 win over

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz, and Adam Breneman discuss just how special the Hurricanes quarterback has been this season and why he should be in front in the Heisman race. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Power Hour” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts,

Ajay Allen followed Cam Ward’s fourth touchdown pass with a 2-yard, go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter, Damien Martinez added a 30-yard insurance TD run with 4:05 remaining and No. 6 Miami held off Louisville for a wild 52-45 victory on Saturday.