We’ve got a top 25 defense, which is actually one of the best defenses in the country,” Ward said. “So both sides of the ball we’re one of the best teams in the country

On Wednesday via ACC Network, Ward had some words for the playoff committee and the SEC. He questioned whether the playoff committee watched the tape on Miami, pointing to the Hurricanes as the top-scoring offense in college football, averaging 44.2 points per game.