Nobody’s content. We’re excited about the progress. We’re enthused and drive, but we just want to get back to work.’

After years of false starts and false hope ended in Miami mediocrity, it’s time to take the No. 8 Hurricanes seriously. Their 50-15 win over USF at Raymond James Stadium looked like validation that these ’Canes are the ACC favorites and contenders for the College Football Playoff — not merely to make the 12-team field but to have a shot at making a run.

Cameron Ward flashed plenty of talent at both Incarnate Word and Washington State before joining Miami this past off-season, but it looks like he's found his perfect fit. Head coach Mario Cristobal has been building the Hurricanes roster for this very season and a quarterback just like Ward ever since joining Miami back in 2022.

The Hurricanes took the Bulls‘ best punch on Saturday night, and they left Raymond James Stadium with their record unscathed. After a tug-of-war in the first half, No. 8 Miami (4-0) pulled away in the second half and notched a 50-15 win over upstart USF (2-2),