Cam Ward attended multiple colleges during his collegiate football career:
- He began at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, where he played from 2020 to 2021. There, he was the starting quarterback and won the Jerry Rice Award as the most outstanding freshman in the NCAA Division I FCS
- He then transferred to Washington State University, playing for the Cougars in the 2022 and 2023 seasons. He graduated from Washington State in December 2023 with his bachelor's degree
- Finally, Ward transferred to the University of Miami for the 2024 season, where he had a standout year, earning ACC Player of the Year honors and other accolades
In summary, Cam Ward attended the University of the Incarnate Word, Washington State University, and the University of Miami during his college career.
