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Hail Mary touchdown overturned as No. 7 Miami survives against Virginia Tech in thriller
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Hail Mary touchdown overturned as No. 7 Miami survives against Virginia Tech in thriller

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – SEPTEMBER 27: Miami quarterback Cam Ward (1) makes a kick pass during the college football game between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the University of Miami Hurricanes on September 27, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Miami quarterback Cam Ward (1) had some Heisman moments in Friday night’s comeback win over Virginia Tech. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

No. 7 Miami overcame three turnovers and a potential game-winning touchdown on the final play of the game, capping a wild 38-34 comeback victory over Virginia Tech after trailing by 10 points in the fourth quarter.

The Hokies appeared to win the game when quarterback Kyron Drones threw a pass to a crowd of players in the end zone as time expired. The play was ruled a TD on the field because Da’Quan Felton appeared to have come up with it, but it was overturned after a lengthy replay review.

On closer inspection, it didn’t appear that Felton ever had full control of the ball.

It ended an eventful and emotional back-and-forth game and helped Miami avoid a huge upset.

Miami QB Cam Ward came into the game as the Heisman betting favorite and after a rough start with two interceptions and a lost fumble, Ward showed why.

He threw two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, including the winning score on a 1-yard throw to Isaiah Horton just after the 2-minute timeout.

Ward finished 24 of 36 for 343 passing yards and four touchdowns, while also adding 57 yards and a rushing touchdown. The Hurricanes scored touchdowns on their final three possessions of the game after struggling with turnovers through the first three quarters.

And along the way, Ward made plays like this:

His brilliance in the closing minutes erased what would have been an ugly game for both him and the Miami team that has College Football Playoff aspirations this season.