MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Wake Forest figured it wouldn’t keep Miami’s offense quiet forever. To their chagrin, the Demon Deacons were right.
Record-Breaking Day for Miami
Cam Ward passed for 280 yards and threw two touchdowns to Jacolby George on another record-breaking day, Mishael Powell ran an interception back 76 yards for a touchdown and No. 11 Miami pulled away with 22 fourth-quarter points to beat Wake Forest 42-14 on Saturday.
Miami Clinches ACC Title Game Berth
The Hurricanes (10-1, 6-1 Atlantic Coast Conference, No. 8 College Football Playoff) can clinch a berth in the ACC title game with a win at Syracuse next weekend. No. 13 SMU clinched the other spot by routing Virginia 33-7 on Saturday.
Ward Sets New Records
Ward completed 27 of 38 passes, plus ran for a score. He broke two more single-season Miami records, both of which had been held for 40 years by Bernie Kosar — most passing yards in a season and most completions in a season. Ward now has 3,774 yards on 268 completions this season. Kosar threw for 3,642 yards on 262 completions in 1984.
Wake Forest Struggles
Demond Claiborne had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown for Wake Forest (4-7, 2-5). Claiborne also rushed for 62 yards for the Demon Deacons, and starting quarterback Hank Bachmeier was 8 of 14 passing for 86 yards and a touchdown. Wake was within 20-14 going into the fourth quarter. And then, it was all Miami.
Conclusion
Miami’s offense was unstoppable in the fourth quarter, scoring 22 unanswered points to pull away from Wake Forest. The Hurricanes can now clinch a berth in the ACC title game with a win at Syracuse next weekend.
FAQs
Q: Can Miami clinch the ACC title game berth?
A: Yes, the Hurricanes can clinch the berth with a win at Syracuse next weekend.
Q: Who set new records for Miami?
A: Cam Ward set new records for most passing yards in a season and most completions in a season, breaking records held by Bernie Kosar.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: Miami won 42-14.
Q: Who had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown for Wake Forest?
A: Demond Claiborne had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
Q: What was the significance of the game for Miami?
A: The game allowed Miami to clinch a berth in the ACC title game and to reach 10 wins for the 16th time in school history.
