No. 8 Miami Rallies From 25 Points Down to Beat California 39–38

Miami quarterback Cam Ward (1) runs against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., on Oct. 5, 2024. Jed Jacobsohn/AP Photo

BERKELEY, Calif.—Halfway through his first season at Miami, Cam Ward already has shown a knack for the dramatic.

Ward threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Arroyo with 26 seconds left and No. 8 Miami roared back from a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat California 39-38 on Saturday night.