Miami faces Stanford in college football season opener
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
The Miami Hurricanes travel to play the Stanford Cardinal in a college football matchup on Friday night. Darian Mensah is set to make his debut for Miami after moving from Duke, where he recorded 3,973 passing yards and 34 touchdowns last season. Miami coach Mario Cristobal enters the game following a roster overhaul that includes recruiting and transfer portal additions to replace three first-round NFL draft picks. Stanford enters the contest with a 1-0 record after a 37-27 victory against Hawaii that featured 300 passing yards from Davis Warren. Last year, Miami secured a 42-7 victory over the Cardinal. The teams meet as Miami begins a campaign focused on a potential return to the College Football Playoff.
- •Miami faces Stanford in a Friday night game.
- •Stanford holds a 1-0 record following a 37-27 win over Hawaii.
- •Darian Mensah makes his debut as the starting quarterback for Miami.
- •Miami defeated Stanford 42-7 in their meeting last year.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — How to watch Miami vs Stanford: Live stream College Football, NCAA, TV channel
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Miami vs Stanford live updates: Start time, predictions, analysis
"The Miami Hurricanes (0-0) face the Stanford Cardinal (1-0) at Stanford Stadium on Friday night in Week 1 of college football action. How to Watch Miami vs Stanford Fresh off finishing 13-3 and reaching the CFP National Championship Game, Miami…
"The Miami Hurricanes play the Stanford Cardinal in a Week 1 college football game. Follow for live score updates, injury news and instant analysis.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 12:00 AMHow to watch Miami vs Stanford: Live stream College Football, NCAA, TV channel
The Miami Hurricanes (0-0) face the Stanford Cardinal (1-0) at Stanford Stadium on Friday night in Week 1 of college football action. How to Watch Miami vs Stanford Fresh off finishing 13-3 and reaching the CFP National Championship Game, Miami…
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 10:01 PMMiami vs Stanford live updates: Start time, predictions, analysis
The Miami Hurricanes play the Stanford Cardinal in a Week 1 college football game. Follow for live score updates, injury news and instant analysis.
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