Officials overturn Clemson touchdown after fumble ruling against Miami's Mensah
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 7:23 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

In an ongoing game between Clemson and Miami on October 4, fans expressed outrage over a missed fumble ruling involving Miami quarterback Darian Mensah. Early in the first quarter, Mensah appeared to fumble the ball, allowing Clemson to return it for a touchdown, but officials ruled it an incomplete pass. Miami took a 10-0 lead shortly afterward, and Mensah recovered another fumble for a touchdown, extending Miami's lead to 17-6 at halftime. Miami is set to have a bye following this game before facing Florida State on October 17.
- •Miami leads Clemson 17-6 at halftime.
- •Darian Mensah threw a 61-yard touchdown pass to Cooper Barkate.
- •Clemson believed they scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery.
- •Miami's next game is against Florida State on October 17.
- 7:23 AMYahoo Sports — “ACC Protecting Their Golden Boy,” “Clemson Got Robbed”: Fans Fume at Referees Over Missed “Fumbled” Ruling on Miami’s Darian Mensah
"Fans were unhappy with a decision by officials in the Clemson vs. Miami game.
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