Miami Hurricanes’ Cam Ward wins Davey O’Brien Award

Hurricanes star Cam Ward earned another major honor Thursday night, becoming the third Miami player to win the Davey O’Brien Award.

Vinny Testaverde and Gino Toretta are the two UM players who also have won the award, which is given to the top quarterback in college football.

It is far from the only award the Miami signal-caller can win this week. Ward is also a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, which will be awarded on Saturday. Ward was also named the ACC Player of the Year by the conference and the AP ACC Offensive Player of the Year. 

Ward had arguably the best season for a Miami quarterback in program history. He set the Miami single-season records in passing yards (4,126) and touchdown passes (36). He could add to those totals if he plays in the Hurricanes’ appearance in the Pop-Tarts Bowl later this month.

Ward also has the nation’s top quarterback rating, according to ESPN, and he has the best offensive grade among starting quarterbacks, according to Pro Football Focus.