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Miami defeats Stanford 45-6 behind strong performances from Toney and Mensah

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 10:31 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Miami defeats Stanford 45-6 behind strong performances from Toney and Mensah

Summary

The Miami Hurricanes opened their 2026 season with a 45-6 win over the Stanford Cardinal on September 4 at Stanford Stadium. Quarterback Darian Mensah completed 27 of 30 passes for 401 yards and five touchdowns in the victory. Wide receiver Malachi Toney set a program record by accumulating 234 receiving yards during the game. Despite the result, Miami suffered an injury setback as head coach Mario Cristobal confirmed starting cornerback OJ Frederique sustained a significant upper body injury that will sideline him for an extended period. Damari Brown is expected to fill the vacancy in the rotation while the coaching staff considers additional options, including JJ Dunnigan, for increased defensive snaps. Miami maintains a focus on upcoming opponents as the season progresses.

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•Miami defeated Stanford 45-6 at Stanford Stadium on September 4.
•Darian Mensah threw for 401 yards and five touchdowns.
•Malachi Toney recorded a program-record 234 receiving yards.
•Starting cornerback OJ Frederique remains out with a significant upper body injury.
•Damari Brown replaced Frederique in the defensive secondary.

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Happy Monday, errrrrrrbody. And for the first time since January, HAPPY VICTORY MONDAY! The Miami Hurricanes triumphed over the Stanford Cardinal 45-6, and as such, the 2026 run to No. 6 got off on the right foot. Lots to talk about, so let’s get down to brass tacks. 1) The Miami Hurricanes have a…complicated Heisman […]
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