No. 7 Miami hurricanes defeat Stanford 45-6 in season opener
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
The No. 7 Miami Hurricanes opened their 2026 college football season with a 45-6 victory over Stanford on Friday night at Stanford Stadium. Quarterback Darian Mensah threw for 400 yards and five touchdowns in his Miami debut, completing 27 of 30 passes. Wide receiver Malachi Toney set a program record with 234 receiving yards on 11 catches, including three touchdown receptions. The Hurricanes defense held Stanford to 78 rushing yards and prevented the Cardinal from reaching the end zone. Cornerback OJ Frederique Jr. exited the game early with an injury and did not return. Miami prepares to host Florida A&M at Hard Rock Stadium next Thursday.
- •Darian Mensah finished with 400 passing yards and five touchdowns in his Hurricanes debut.
- •Malachi Toney recorded 234 receiving yards to establish a new Miami single-game program record.
- •The Hurricanes defense held Stanford to 78 rushing yards and no touchdowns.
- •Miami faces Florida A&M at home on Thursday.
- 6:35 AMESPN — Mensah, Toney shatter Canes records in blowout
- 5:29 AMYahoo Sports — Mensah throws 5 TDs, Toney sets record in Miami’s win over Stanford
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — No. 7 Miami opens with a 45-6 win over Stanford as Darian Mensah throws 5 TDs
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Toney Shatters Record, Mensah Dominates Debut in No. 7 UM Win Over Stanford
- 4:20 AMYahoo Sports — Mensah, Toney dominate as No. 7 Hurricanes rout Stanford to start season
"Darian Mensah threw five touchdown passes in his Miami debut, Malachi Toney set a school-record with 234 yards receiving and the seventh-ranked Hurricanes opened their season with an 45-6 victory over Stanford on Friday night. Mensah and Toney connected on touchdown passes on the first two drives of the game for Miami (1-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) and then again on a 47-yarder in the third quarter that set the school record.
"STANFORD, Calif. — The Hurricanes needed all of one minute and 40 seconds to show off their new-look, high-powered offense. A 48-yard pass from Darian Mensah to Malachi Toney started the drive. It was followed by a short run by Mark Fletcher Jr. and a second pass to Toney before Mensah capped the drive with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Toney. It didn’t take long, and Miami was off to the races. ...
"STANFORD, Calif. — Darian Mensah threw five touchdown passes in his Miami debut, Malachi Toney set a school-record with 234 yards receiving and the seventh-ranked Hurricanes opened their season with a 45-6 victory over Stanford on Friday night.
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External links- ESPNSep 5, 2026, 6:35 AMMensah, Toney shatter Canes records in blowout
Darian Mensah threw for 401 yards and five touchdowns, both records in a debut for Miami, while Malachi Toney set a school record with 234 receiving yards to lead the Hurricanes to a 45-6 blowout of Stanford.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 5:29 AMMensah throws 5 TDs, Toney sets record in Miami’s win over Stanford
STANFORD, Calif. — Darian Mensah threw five touchdown passes in his Miami debut, Malachi Toney set a school-record with 234 yards receiving and the seventh-ranked Hurricanes opened their season with a 45-6 victory over Stanford on Friday night.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 4:44 AMNo. 7 Miami opens with a 45-6 win over Stanford as Darian Mensah throws 5 TDs
Darian Mensah threw five touchdown passes in his Miami debut, Malachi Toney set a school-record with 234 yards receiving and the seventh-ranked Hurricanes opened their season with an 45-6 victory over Stanford on Friday night. Mensah and Toney connected on touchdown passes on the first two drives of the game for Miami (1-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) and then again on a 47-yarder in the third quarter that set the school record.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 4:22 AMToney Shatters Record, Mensah Dominates Debut in No. 7 UM Win Over Stanford
Malachi Toney shattered a forty-plus year receiving record while Darian Mensah’s five-touchdown debut fueled a high-powered Miami Hurricanes offensive clinic in a commanding road victory over the Stanford Cardinal.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 4:20 AMMensah, Toney dominate as No. 7 Hurricanes rout Stanford to start season
STANFORD, Calif. — The Hurricanes needed all of one minute and 40 seconds to show off their new-look, high-powered offense. A 48-yard pass from Darian Mensah to Malachi Toney started the drive. It was followed by a short run by Mark Fletcher Jr. and a second pass to Toney before Mensah capped the drive with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Toney. It didn’t take long, and Miami was off to the races. ...
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