No. 4 Miami tops Clemson 41-13 to maintain unbeaten record
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026
No. 4 Miami emerged victorious over Clemson 41-13 on Saturday night in Clemson, S.C. Darian Mensah threw for 227 yards and one touchdown, and also scored a touchdown on a 34-yard run. Mark Fletcher Jr. contributed 77 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Miami's defense limited Clemson's offense, allowing only one touchdown despite a 295-yard passing performance from freshman Tait Reynolds. Following this win, Miami sits at 5-0 and takes sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Both teams will be off next weekend before returning to action on Oct. 17.
- •Miami improves to 5-0, 3-0 in ACC play.
- •Darian Mensah records 227 passing yards and a rushing touchdown.
- •Mark Fletcher Jr. scores two rushing touchdowns for Miami.
- •Clemson's Tait Reynolds throws for 295 yards despite the loss.
- •Both teams will face opponents on Oct. 17 after a bye week.
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Recap: Miami handily defeats Clemson 41-13
- 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Darian Mensah, Mark Fletcher Jr. lead unbeaten No. 4 Miami past Clemson 41-13
"The Miami Hurricanes went on the road in primetime, and boy, did they put up a dominating effort in their biggest test of the season thus far, throttling Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers 41-13. Darian Mensah completed 18 of 27 attempts for 227 yards with a touchdown. Mark Fletcher, Jr. led a 192-yard ground attack with […]
"(AP) — Darian Mensah threw for 227 yards and a touchdown and had a 34-yard scoring run as No. 4 Miami routed Clemson 41-13 on Saturday night to seize sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 3:40 AMRecap: Miami handily defeats Clemson 41-13
The Miami Hurricanes went on the road in primetime, and boy, did they put up a dominating effort in their biggest test of the season thus far, throttling Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers 41-13. Darian Mensah completed 18 of 27 attempts for 227 yards with a touchdown. Mark Fletcher, Jr. led a 192-yard ground attack with […]
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 3:27 AMDarian Mensah, Mark Fletcher Jr. lead unbeaten No. 4 Miami past Clemson 41-13
(AP) — Darian Mensah threw for 227 yards and a touchdown and had a 34-yard scoring run as No. 4 Miami routed Clemson 41-13 on Saturday night to seize sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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