Is Miami back? Too soon to say, but they are sitting near the top of the AP Poll. Four wins out of four. Tough games against Notre Dame and Florida, and Mario Cristobal’s side sailed through. A stark difference from how their last year panned out. Of course, the key thing to highlight is that they’re doing this without Cam Ward. Carson Beck came in and is looking like his 2023 version. But is he the only reason?
Well, the story of the second half of Miami’s 2024 season could have been summed up in just a few words. Cam Ward, please save us. And he did, but too often, the QB was put in a position by the defense that he had to be the savior. Ultimately, the Canes missed the playoffs. That’s not the case this year. The defense is showing out. Even in games like Florida, where the offense cou