No. 7 Miami survives Virginia Tech after Hail Mary ruled incomplete

No. 7 Miami claimed a 38-34 win over Virginia Tech on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium after a controversial call overturned a last-second Hokies touchdown.

With Virginia Tech down by six, quarterback Kyron Drones attempted a 30-yard pass to Da'Quan Felton with zero seconds left in the fourth quarter. The refs originally called it a TD on the field, but the pass was ruled incomplete after the replay.

"That's a tough one right there. I hope they got that call right," Virginia Tech coach Brent Pry said postgame, according to Tech Sideline's Andy Bitter. "To take it from our kids, our coaches, our fans, I hope they got it right."

The Hurricanes entered the matchup as a 17.5-point favorite but weren't able to dominate the Hokies. Star quarterback Cam Ward threw two interceptions. However, the Heisman Trophy candidate compensated for his mistakes with 343 yards and four touchdown passes. He also rushed for 57 yards and one score.

Miami took the lead on the heels of a spectacular offensive drive that featured two miraculous plays. The Hurricanes converted a fourth-and-3 to keep the series alive after Xavier Restrepo caught the ball on his back to get the first down.

Ward then somehow avoided two sacks minutes later and completed a pass to help set up Miami's go-ahead touchdown in the game's final minutes.

Ward reacted to the chaotic game on social media.

The Hurricanes improve to 5-0 this season. They play Cal next week.