Miami quarterbacks Mensah and Toney vie for Heisman consideration
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026

As Miami enters Week 9 of the college football season ranked No. 1 and undefeated, quarterback Darian Mensah and wide receiver Malachi Toney are emerging as leading candidates for the Heisman Trophy. Mensah boasts superior statistics, leading the nation in completion percentage at 81.4% and passer rating at 204.6. Toney, meanwhile, leads in receptions and ranks high in touchdowns and receiving yards, highlighting his role in Miami's offensive success. Historical context shows that having two star players could split votes, reminiscent of past Heisman voting dynamics. As both players focus on team success, the debate over who deserves the Heisman is expected to intensify in the season's final stretch.
- •Miami is the only undefeated team in the FBS entering Week 9.
- •Mensah leads all quarterbacks in completion percentage and passer rating.
- •Toney tops the nation in receptions and ranks high in receiving yards.
- •Historical voting patterns may impact the Heisman race between the two.
- •Miami has not won a Heisman since Gino Torretta in 1992.
- 6:10 PMCBS Sports — Who is Miami's true Heisman frontrunner? Making the case for Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney
"Miami's high-powered offense has fueled a title run, but the race between two Hurricanes stars could define the Heisman Trophy chase
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