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The Hurricanes opened the 2024 season not with a cupcake opponent but with an in-state rival.
The Hurricanes went into the Swamp and looked as good as they ever have under Mario Cristobal, rolling to a 41-17 win that was pretty much sealed in the third quarter.
It was a jubilant beginning to the 2024 campaign. Here are 10 things we learned from the season opener:
1. Cam Ward is that guy
Former Miami and current NFL tight end Brevin Jordan summed Cam Ward’s performance up in a post on X on Saturday evening.
“I’ve seen enough,” Jordan wrote. “Cam Ward IS LIKE THAT.”
Ward is definitely “like that,” (which means he is very good, if you don’t keep up with slang). In his first game at Miami, Ward completed 26 of 35 passes for 385 yards and three scores. He threw one interception but recovered and finished the game strong. Pro Football Focus gave Ward a team-leading 90.9 offensive grade in the win.
Ward made the game look easy. When he needed to escape the pocket, he broke away from defenders and strolled out of bounds after gaining first downs. He threw dots to receivers over and over again. He put touch on passes when he needed to. It was not a completely flawless game, but it was a stellar debut.
“He’s ridiculous,” wide receiver Xavier Restrepo said. “He’s amazing. He’s a ballplayer. We’re super lucky to have him.”
2. Xavier Restrepo strikes again
Restrepo showed his ability last year, earning All-ACC honors after racking up more than 1,000 receiving yards. He picked right back up on Saturday, making six catches for 112 yards and a touchdown.
Cristobal said Restrepo keeps getting better and that he has a “sixth sense” for knowing what is going on around him. He made an excellent catch early in the game where he bent backward to make a catch. He broke a tackle with a spin move that looked like…
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Author : South Florida Sun Sentinel
Publish date : 2024-09-01 14:20:00
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