Hurricanes Roll Past Central Michigan 52-3 at Hard Rock Stadium
Darian Mensah threw three touchdown passes and ran for another as No. 12 Miami outgained the Chippewas 572 yards to 158.
Miami took care of business. The 12th-ranked Hurricanes beat Central Michigan 52-3 on September 26 at Hard Rock Stadium, outgaining the Chippewas 572 yards to 158.
Quarterback Darian Mensah threw three touchdown passes and also ran for a score. Chris Wheatley-Humphrey rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, and Malachi Toney caught six passes for 120 yards and a touchdown.
Defense dominant
Miami forced three turnovers and held Central Michigan to just 21 rushing yards, a statement performance for a defense expected to anchor the Hurricanes' season.
Sources: Sports Talk Florida; 2026 Miami Hurricanes football season.
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