Miami head coach Mario Cristobal didn’t mince words Monday when issuing a sharp defense of Cam Ward, with the star quarterback — and likely one of the first players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft — fielding criticism after he opted out of the final two quarters of their Pop-Tarts Bowl loss last month. “I don’t feel the need to go race to squash false narratives and a bunch of bulls–t that people like to start because that’s their way of doing...

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward is moving onto the NFL now, having spent one stellar season with the Miami program. Despite only spending that one season with the Hurricanes, head coach Mario Cristobal knows that Ward is leaving the program with an important legacy. Following the Pop-Tarts Bowl, Cristobal shared some of his thoughts on Ward and what he meant to Miami. In particular, he praised Ward for helping to elevate Miami as a program.

Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal defended quarterback Cam Ward amid criticism of Ward’s early exit from Miami’s bowl game.

College football analysts Andy Staples and Ari Wasserman believe Billy Napier’s Florida Gators are in a stronger position next season than Mario Cristobal’s Miami Hurricanes. While discussing the 2025 season on The Andy & Ari Show, presented by On3Sports, the two analysts outlined several factors that indicate why the Gators are in a much better spot than their in-state counterparts. This season, the Gators had a disappointing campaign,...

Cam Ward is not like some other college football stars. The Miami quarterback has declined to opt out of the Pop-Tarts Bowl to prepare for the NFL Draft as his team gears up for Iowa State on Saturday. One man who’s thrilled at that decision? Head coach Mario Cristobal. He said it’s a credit to Ward for wanting to finish the job. For someone who has No. 1 overall pick buzz, it should be a credit to Ward this day and age.