Miami Hurricanes QB Cam Ward Calls Out Fake Injuries in College Football
The 2024-2025 college football season has been filled with drama as teams compete for spots in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. Amid the intense competition, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey recently addressed the controversial issue of fake injuries. On November 1, Sankey issued a memo to SEC athletic directors and coaches, warning against players simulating injuries to gain timeouts. “Stop any and all activity related to faking injuries to create time-outs,” Sankey stated in the memo obtained by ESPN. “Play football and stop the feigned injury nonsense.”
The debate intensified last month after accusations surfaced that University of Mississippi players deliberately dropped to the ground without apparent cause during games. On Saturday, Miami Hurricanes quarterback and Heisman Trophy contender Cam Ward shared his blunt opinion on the matter. Speaking to an Associated Press reporter, Ward didn’t hold back.
When asked for his take on the issue, Ward described it in one word: “Weak.” His response quickly sparked reactions online. Some fans agreed, suggesting penalties for fake injuries, while others praised Ward’s candid stance, commenting, “We got the real Cam.” Meanwhile, social media users continued sharing clips of alleged fake injuries, keeping the controversy alive.
Ward’s standout performance over the weekend only added to his growing profile. Ranked third in Heisman Trophy odds behind Colorado’s Travis Hunter and Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, Ward bolstered his case by leading the Hurricanes to a dominant 42-14 victory over Wake Forest. He threw for 280 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Colorado’s loss to Kansas could boost Ward’s chances in the Heisman race.
As the season progresses and the playoff race heats up, the conversation around fake injuries remains a hot topic, with Ward emerging as a vocal critic of the practice.