# Miami Hurricanes football season performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/miami-hurricanes-football-season-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-20T13:49:50.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The Miami Hurricanes football team began their season with two dominant victories, defeating Stanford 45-6 and Florida A&M 77-7. During this period, the team led the nation in several statistical categories, including yards per game and completion percentage.

Following these openers, the team transitioned into Week 4 as national championship contenders. However, the program began managing significant injury concerns involving key offensive players, such as quarterback Darian Mensah and wide receiver Malachi Toney, as well as multiple defensive players in the secondary.

Following a 33-20 victory over Wake Forest, the team’s injury concerns intensified. Head coach Mario Cristobal confirmed that running back Marty Brown and wide receiver Joshua Moore will both miss the remainder of the season. Brown sustained a serious knee injury, while Moore is sidelined with an upper-body injury. Additionally, linebacker Ezekiel Marcelin Jr. is expected to miss several weeks due to a lower-body injury. Other players, including Mark Fletcher Jr., Malachi Toney, and Ahmad Moten Sr., also sustained injuries during the game, though Cristobal expressed optimism regarding their recovery.

Despite these setbacks, Miami remains undefeated at 3-0 and recently moved from No. 5 to No. 6 in the AP Poll. The team is scheduled to host Central Michigan before facing Clemson on Oct. 3.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Miami Hurricanes face season-ending injuries to key players

Miami Hurricanes running back Marty Brown and wide receiver Joshua Moore are out for the season following injuries sustained during a win over Wake Forest.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miami-hurricanes-face-injury-concerns-ahead-of-football-game-and-secure-volleyball-sweep

### 2026-09-15: Miami Hurricanes leverage depth following two blowout season openers

No. 5 Miami has started the season 2-0 with blowout wins, utilizing offensive depth and defensive versatility to overcome injuries and lead the nation in several statistical categories.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miami-hurricanes-leverage-depth-following-two-blowout-season-openers

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