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No. 7 Miami begins 2026 season against Stanford in ACC matchup

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 9:29 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

No. 7 Miami begins 2026 season against Stanford in ACC matchup
Summary

The No. 7 Miami Hurricanes travel to Stanford Stadium on Friday night for their 2026 season opener. Kickoff for the ACC contest is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Miami enters the game looking to build on a 13-3 record from last season, which ended in a loss to Indiana in the national championship game. Darian Mensah takes over as the Hurricanes' starting quarterback, leading an offense that includes sophomore wide receiver Malachi Toney. Stanford plays its second game of the season following a 37-27 win over Hawaii in Week 0. The Cardinal defense aims to improve after conceding 279 passing yards in their opener.

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  • •The Miami Hurricanes face Stanford on Friday at 9 p.m. ET.
  • •Darian Mensah makes his debut as the starting quarterback for Miami.
  • •Stanford enters the game following a 37-27 victory over Hawaii.
  • •The game is an ACC conference matchup held at Stanford Stadium.
Latest Updates
  • 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — No. 7 Miami opens the season with cross-country trip to face Stanford
  • 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Miami vs. Stanford Preview: Hurricanes Begin Title Chase on the Road
What they're saying
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The wait is finally over for the Miami Hurricanes. No. 7 Miami will officially open its 2026 season Friday night when the Hurricanes travel across the country to take on Stanford in an ACC matchup at Stanford Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on ESPN . Miami enters the season with enormous expectations…

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STANFORD, Calif. — No. 7 Miami got an early start to its first road trip of the 2026 season.

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