Cam Ward's decision to only play the first half of Miami's 42-41 loss against Iowa State in this year's Pop-Tarts Bowl proved to be extremely

Ward started the Pop-Tarts Bowl and proceeded to shred Iowa State’s top-five pass defense, throwing for 190 yards and three touchdowns in the first half. He did so even without three of his starting receivers, including Miami’s all-time receptions leader Xavier Restrepo, who had opted out.

As great as Cam Ward's one and only season was at the University of Miami, it ended on a sour note. After narrowly missing out on the College Football Playoff, the Hurricanes settled for an appearance in the Pop-Tarts Bowl against Iowa State.

Miami quarterback Cam Ward didn’t take the field for the second half of Saturday’s Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, but Hurricane fans shouldn’t be worried. Miami backup quarterback Emory Williams started for the team to open the third quarter and immediately led the Hurricanes on a touchdown drive.

Ward, who is considered to be one of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL draft, started off strong against No. 18 Iowa State in Orlando, Florida. He broke Case Keenum's career record with three touchdown passes in the first half while throwing for 190 yards on 12-of-19 passes.

Cam Ward opting out of the second half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl brings back opposite memories of former Notre Dame star Chris Zorich.

Miami quarterback Cam Ward sat out the second half of Saturday’s Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, creating a flurry of controversy over the signal caller not finishing the game. Ward captured the NCAA Division 1 record for touchdowns thrown in a career during the contest but didn’t return to action after halftime.

The Miami Hurricanes fell in the Pop-Tarts Bowl to Iowa State over the weekend, 42-41. After the game, many were critical of quarterback Cam Ward. Ward

Speak co-host Michael Irvin joins Colin Cowherd to discuss Cam Ward sitting out the second half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl.