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Miami Hurricanes hold off Wake Forest in 33-20 victory

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Miami Hurricanes hold off Wake Forest in 33-20 victory
Summary

The No. 5 Miami Hurricanes defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 33-20 on September 18 in Winston-Salem. Miami established a strong lead of 24-7 by halftime and extended it to 31-7 in the third quarter. However, Wake Forest mounted a comeback, scoring 13 points in the second half. A safety capped the scoring for Miami. Darian Mensah led the Hurricanes with 220 passing yards and three touchdowns.

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  • •Miami led 24-7 at halftime against Wake Forest
  • •Darian Mensah completed 30 of 34 passes for 220 yards
  • •Malachi Toney recorded 12 catches and a touchdown
  • •Miami scored a safety in the final minutes for the game's last points
  • •Wake Forest had a scoring surge in the second half
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  • 4:16 AMYahoo Sports — No. 5 UM Survives Wake Forest's Second-Half Surge on Darian Mensah's Historic Night
  • 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Recap: Miami survives Wake Forest 33-20
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Well, that was…..something….that happened, I guess. The No. 5 Miami Hurricanes jumped out to a 24-7 halftime lead over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Friday night in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They pushed that lead to 31-7 midway through in the third quarter. And then, a 2025 FSU game happened. The Hurricanes, who outgained Wake […]

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A depleted secondary and stagnant offense nearly doomed the No. 5 Miami Hurricanes, who overcame a record-breaking passing performance and mounting injuries to secure a gritty road victory in Winston-Salem.

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