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Miami's offense excels in early season with two big wins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:32 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Miami's offense excels in early season with two big wins

Summary

No. 5 Miami improved to 2-0 with dominant victories, winning 45-6 at Stanford and 77-7 against Florida A&M. Quarterback Darian Mensah showcased efficiency, completing 41 of 45 passes for a 91% completion rate. The team leads the nation in multiple offensive stats, including yards per game and first downs. Miami's offensive depth is highlighted by 18 different players catching passes and involvement from six running backs. The Hurricanes face a tougher test against Wake Forest in their next game.

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By the Numbers

•Miami defeated Stanford 45-6 and Florida A&M 77-7 in their first two games.
•Darian Mensah ranks highly, throwing 11 touchdown passes against just seven incompletions.
•Miami leads the nation in yards per game and completion percentage.
•Eighteen players have caught passes; six running backs are contributing to the offense.
•The Hurricanes next face Wake Forest, presenting a more significant challenge.

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4:32 PMYahoo Sports — No. 5 Miami is showing off its depth on offense after 2 blowout wins to open the season

What they're saying

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The first three pass plays of Miami’s season essentially were the same, with quarterback Darian Mensah connecting with wide receiver Malachi Toney and making it look very easy in the process. It’s exactly what Miami wanted — and exactly what Miami doesn’t want as well.
— Yahoo Sports

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