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Miami Hurricanes season opener and upcoming matchup
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The No. 7 Miami Hurricanes opened their 2026 season with a dominant 45-6 victory over the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. The win featured a historic debut for transfer quarterback Darian Mensah, who completed 27 of 30 passes for 401 yards and five touchdown passes. Mensah, a Heisman Trophy favorite who previously set single-season records at Duke, also earned ACC Championship Game MVP honors. Wide receiver Malachi Toney also set a new school record with 234 receiving yards on 12 receptions, including three touchdowns. Stanford, led by quarterback Davis Warren, managed only six points and finished with 214 passing yards but no touchdowns. The victory marks Miami’s largest conference win since 2020 and establishes the team as a significant contender in the ACC. yards. Following the that opener, Miami is scheduled to make made its home debut at Hard Rock Stadium against the Florida A&M Rattlers on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET. against the Florida A&M enters the matchup with Rattlers. The Hurricanes secured a 1-1 record. Due to 77-7 victory, setting a significant talent disparity, school record with betting lines listing Miami as a 55-to-57-point favorite, head coach Mario Cristobal is expected to utilize roster depth to maintain the health 856 total yards of his starters. The game will be broadcast on offense. Quarterbacks Darian Mensah and Luke Nickel each recorded three touchdown passes, while Javian Mallory and Mark Fletcher Jr. led the ACC Network rushing attack with 142 and available 105 yards, respectively. The matchup was so lopsided that after Miami reached a 77-0 lead, the teams agreed to play a shortened 10-minute fourth quarter. Florida A&M’s only score came via streaming services including ESPN Unlimited, Fubo, and DIRECTV. a 72-yard fumble return by Caleb McKenzie in the final period.
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- 2026-09-12 14:24 UTC Miami Hurricanes season opener and upcoming matchup
- 2026-09-10 22:33 UTC Miami Hurricanes season opener and upcoming matchup
- 2026-09-10 22:12 UTC Miami Hurricanes season opener and upcoming matchup
- 2026-09-05 14:13 UTC Miami Hurricanes defeat Stanford 45-6 in season opener
- 2026-09-05 05:34 UTC Miami Hurricanes defeat Stanford 45-6 in season opener
- 2026-09-05 01:06 UTC Miami Hurricanes and Stanford Cardinal football matchup
- 2026-09-04 20:13 UTC Miami Hurricanes and Stanford Cardinal football matchup
- 2026-09-04 07:11 UTC Miami Hurricanes and Stanford Cardinal football matchup
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