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The Cougars aren’t just the 15th-ranked team in the country; they were beating the No. 3 Sooners 19-18 at halftime because that play by Ward set up a field goal as time expired
Ward is a legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate and the on-field frontman for Tom Herman’s rapid build at Houston. He had 2,827 passing yards,1,114 rushing yards and 38 total touchdowns last season, and more are on the way. He went 15-28 in the first half for 257 yards and a touchdown.
