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Miami Hurricanes defeat Pitt 52-23 in top-ranked matchup

Miami Hurricanes Pitt Panthers college football AP poll Darian Mensah

No. 1 ranked Miami secured a dominant 52-23 victory over Pitt, marking the Hurricanes’ first game at the top of the AP poll since 2002. The win moves Miami to a 7-0 record and 5-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Quarterback Darian Mensah led the offense with 387 passing yards and four touchdowns. Wide receiver Malachi Toney set a school record with 16 receptions, totaling 194 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Running back Javian Mallory contributed two rushing touchdowns, while Mark Fletcher Jr. recorded his 33rd career rushing touchdown.

Pitt, led by quarterback Holden Geriner, finished the game with 268 passing yards and one touchdown. Following the loss, Pitt's record stands at 5-3 overall and 2-3 in the ACC.

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Darian Mensah · Malachi Toney · Mario Cristobal · Miami Hurricanes · Pitt Panthers

Sources

Miami holds top spot in Week 9 college football rankings [fbschedules.com]
5 up, 5 down from Miami Hurricanes’ 52-23 win over Pitt Panthers [www.stateoftheu.com]
No. 1 Hurricanes blow away Panthers, 52-23 [www.heraldstandard.com]
No. 1 Miami, in its first game atop AP poll since 2002 season, rolls past Pitt 52-23 [www.newsday.com]
Two Miami Offensive Weapons Are Creeping Their Way to the Top of the Heisman Odds List [www.si.com]