Why Miami's Cam Ward Is Top 10 "Most Important Player" | OL Depth | Recruiting Target Trending Away

Locked On Canes - Daily Podcast On Miami Hurricanes Football & Basketball

If the Miami Hurricanes make a push for a spot in the 2024 College Football Playoff, would it all fall on the shoulders of quarterback Cam Ward? A new ESPN Insiders article ranks Ward number eight on a list of top 25 most important players in the College Football Playoff race. They note that in so many seasons Miami has seemingly been an elite quarterback away from bridging the gap. They also question whether Mario Cristobal and OC Shannon Dawson will give Ward the freedom to take control of his offense. Host Alex Donno explains why he does believe Ward will have the freedom and trust from his coaches that he needs to succeed.

Alex chats with guest Bruce “The Truth Teller” Warner about what it will take Miami to land in the top twelve this season. Beyond Ward, the guys explain the importance of Miami’s line of scrimmage play on both sides. OL Coach Alex Mirabal believes he has 8 or 9 players in his rotation that can all play well on Saturdays. The guys talk about a new crystal ball for Miami recruiting target Ben Hanks Jr. to land elsewhere. 247 Sports insider Gaby Urrutia has predicted Hanks, a Florida legacy, to pick the Gators.

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