Miami tops Wake Forest 33-20 as Mensah and Toney's Heisman hopes dim

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Miami tops Wake Forest 33-20 as Mensah and Toney's Heisman hopes dim
Summary

The Miami Hurricanes secured a 33-20 victory over Wake Forest in their latest college football game on September 19. Quarterback Darian Mensah set a record for consecutive completions, but he struggled in the second half with just 21 passing yards. Malachi Toney, another standout, experienced an injury limiting his effectiveness in the second half. Analyst Skip Bayless moderated his Heisman predictions for both players following their mixed performances. Mensah acknowledged the team's inefficiencies in the latter part of the game but praised the defense for holding firm.

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  • Miami defeats Wake Forest 33-20 on September 19.
  • Darian Mensah set a record for consecutive completions.
  • Malachi Toney played limited snaps due to injury.
  • Skip Bayless revises Heisman predictions for the duo.
  • Miami next plays Central Michigan on September 26.
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  • 1:56 PMYahoo Sports“Lost a Little Steam”: Skip Bayless Walks Back Heisman Claim as Malachi Toney and Darian Mensah’s Displays Suffer Minor Jolt
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The Miami Hurricanes were victorious in their most recent college football clash against Wake Forest, and perhaps the two most watched players from the game were Malachi Toney and Darian Mensah. Both shined on the field, even if the bulk of their good work came early in the clash.

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