After winning by just five combined points over their past two games, the Hurricanes were in another back-and-forth affair with Louisville on Saturday.
It initially didn’t appear as though the contest would be close, as Miami held a 31-17 lead over the Cardinals in the third quarter. However, Louisville stayed within striking distance by scoring 14 straight points in less than two minutes of game time to tie the matchup 31-31.
Both teams traded touchdowns, but a defensive stop by the Hurricanes in fourth quarter allowed Cam Ward and the offense to build another double-digit advantage.
Ward finished 21-of-32 for 319 yards and four touchdowns without a turnover, adding another 29 yards on the ground.
At 7-0 with a 3-0 record against fellow ACC squads, Miami should remain the highest-ranked team in the conference moving forward. No. 10 Clemson is the largest threat to win the conference following a 48-31 win over Virginia, but the Tigers’ sole loss likely prevents them from overtaking the Hurricanes for now.
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