After missing out on the College Football Playoff, the Miami Hurricanes were unable to end the 2024 season on a high note. The Hurricanes fell to Iowa

Miami quarterback Cam Ward sat out the second half of Saturday's Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, creating a flurry of controversy over the signal caller not finishing the game. Ward captured the NCAA Division 1 record for touchdowns thrown in a career during the contest but didn't return to action after halftime.

Cam Ward sat out the second half of Miami's Pop-Tarts Bowl loss to Iowa State, with the Hurricanes falling 42-41. Social media had a lot to say:

Why did Cam Ward sit out the second half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday? Here's what to know of the star quarterback's absence in Miami's game:

Cam Ward watched from the sideline as Miami dropped their bowl game 42-41 to Iowa State. Ward played just a half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl, recording 190 yards and three touchdowns. He broke the Division I career touchdown passes record during the matchup.

Miami football quarterback Cam Ward ended his final college game prematurely on Saturday against Iowa State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl despite still being in a close game. Ward, a 2024 Heisman Trophy finalist and expected first-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft,

With eyes on the NFL draft, Miami quarterback Cam Ward made NCAA history in his final college game, throwing a record-setting 156th touchdown pass Saturday, but he sat out the second half of the Hurricanes' 42-41 loss to Iowa State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.