We’ve heard of college football players opting out of bowl games to not risk injury and prepare for the NFL draft but this is the first time we’ve seen a player quit at halftime. This is the situation the University of Miami found themselves in when starting quarterback Cam Ward opted out of the second half of their Pop-Tarts Bowl against Iowa State.
The Cyclones ended up beating the Hurricanes 42-41.
We assume the decision to sit out the second half wasn’t Ward’s. I’m sure someone got into his ear and told him it was in his best interest to not play the second half and not risk an injury before the 2025 NFL draft. Regardless, this is something Ward is going to have to answer to with every NFL team that meets with between now and the draft
The situation is only made more complicated now by the fact that the University of Miami refused to let the media talk to Ward. This only casts an even bigger shadow on the entire event.
Another reason this decision could be one he comes back to regret is because there’s no clear-cut No. 1 quarterback in this draft and Ward needs to do everything he can do to push Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders to be the top quarterback off the board.
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This article originally appeared on Draft Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Top QB prospects quits at halftime, team loses bowl game
In a shocking turn of events during the 2025 NFL draft, the top quarterback prospects, who were expected to be first-round picks, decided to quit at halftime of their team’s bowl game. The team, which was heavily favored to win, ended up losing the game in a stunning upset.
This decision has left NFL scouts and analysts scratching their heads as to why these talented players would walk away from such a crucial game. Some speculate that there may have been a falling out with the coaching staff or perhaps they were dealing with personal issues that led to their abrupt departure.
Regardless of the reason, this unexpected turn of events has certainly thrown a wrench into the upcoming draft. The top quarterback prospects were considered to be the crown jewels of the draft class, and their sudden exit has left teams scrambling to reassess their draft strategies.
It remains to be seen how this will impact the draft landscape, but one thing is for certain – the 2025 NFL draft just got a lot more interesting. Stay tuned for updates as the story continues to unfold.
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