Miami vs. Virginia Tech result: No. 7 Canes survive as controversial ‘Hail Mary’ call thwarts Hokies’ upset attempt

No. 7 Miami overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit and got help from a controversial last-second decision to earn a 38-34 victory over Virginia Tech on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium. The Hurricanes had to sweat out a late scare after Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones threw what appeared to be a 30-yard touchdown pass to receiver Da’Quan Felton on the final play of the game. However, upon further review, the play was overturned, giving the Hurricanes the victory.

Hurricanes quarterback Cameron Ward accounted for five total touchdowns and led a late touchdown drive with less than two minutes remaining that gave the Hurricanes their first lead since the first quarter.

Ward, considered one of the early favorites to win the Heisman Trophy after transferring from Washington State this offseason, finished 24 of 38 for 343 yards and four touchdowns and rushed for 57 yards and another score on the ground .

Miami had to overcome some early difficulties to win its first ACC conference opener in four years. The Hurricanes turned the ball over on their first offensive possession and had an opportunity to extend their early lead to double digits before Ward threw an interception deep into Virginia Tech territory.

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