Cam Ward Shatters Bernie Kosar’s 40-Year Miami Passing Record
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — It’s official: Cam Ward is rewriting the record books for the Miami Hurricanes. Week after week, the star quarterback continues to etch his name into Hurricanes history, and Saturday was no different. This time, Ward surpassed a record that had stood untouched for four decades, cementing his status as one of the greatest to ever wear the orange and green.
Ward, a leading contender for the Heisman Trophy, has already smashed the Hurricanes’ single-season record for touchdown passes. But on Saturday, he added another milestone to his growing list of achievements. With a 13-yard completion to Damien Martinez late in the second quarter, Ward reached 3,643 passing yards for the season, breaking Bernie Kosar’s Miami record of 3,642 yards set way back in 1984. That’s right—Kosar’s 40-year-old mark is no more, thanks to Ward’s incredible arm and precision.
Breaking Records, One Pass at a Time
The record-breaking pass came with just 1:27 left in the second quarter, a moment that will undoubtedly go down in Hurricanes lore. It was Ward’s 254th completion of the season, putting him just eight completions shy of yet another Kosar record. Back in 1984, Kosar set the Miami single-season record with 262 completions, but at the rate Ward is going, that record is as good as gone.
Ward’s accuracy has been nothing short of spectacular this season. He’s completing 67% of his passes, which, if maintained, would break the Miami single-season record of 65.8% set just last year by Tyler Van Dyke. And it doesn’t stop there. Ward is also on pace to surpass the Miami career completion percentage record of 64.3%, a mark held by D’Eriq King from 2020 to 2021 (minimum 300 attempts).
Ward’s Historic Season by the Numbers
Let’s break down just how incredible Cam Ward’s season has been so far:
- Passing Yards: 3,643 yards, breaking Bernie Kosar’s 40-year-old record of 3,642 yards.
- Completions: 254 completions, just eight shy of Kosar’s single-season record of 262.
- Completion Percentage: 67%, on track to break Tyler Van Dyke’s record of 65.8% set in 2023.
- Career Completion Percentage: On pace to surpass D’Eriq King’s Miami record of 64.3% (minimum 300 attempts).
These numbers aren’t just impressive—they’re historic. Ward is putting together a season that will be remembered for years to come, and he’s doing it with a level of consistency and poise that’s rare in college football.
What’s Next for Ward and the Hurricanes?
With the season still ongoing, there’s no telling how many more records Ward might break. The Hurricanes have been riding his stellar play all year, and his performance has undoubtedly elevated the team’s offense to new heights. As the Heisman race heats up, Ward’s record-breaking season will surely keep him in the conversation as one of the nation’s best players.
For Miami fans, it’s a thrilling time to watch their quarterback make history. For opposing defenses, it’s a nightmare trying to stop him. And for college football as a whole, it’s a reminder of just how special this sport can be when a player like Cam Ward takes the field.
So, what’s left for Ward to accomplish? With Kosar’s completion record within reach and the Hurricanes still fighting for postseason glory, the sky’s the limit. One thing is for sure: Cam Ward isn’t done making history, and Miami fans should savor every moment of this unforgettable season.
Originally Written by: Tim Reynolds
