Miami quarterback Darian Mensah threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns as the sixth-ranked Hurricanes defeated Central Michigan 52-3, according to NewsNation and Breitbart, which both reported identical figures.
The win extended Miami's start to four consecutive victories to open the 2026 season, marking the fourth straight year the Hurricanes have opened with a 4-0 record, according to Yahoo Sports.
Mensah's performance also set a 20-year FBS record, according to CBS Sports, which reported he has thrown more touchdowns than incompletions through four games of the season.
Yahoo Sports, citing CBS Sports' Chris Hummer, described the achievement as part of a broader statistical milestone for Mensah, though the specific record details beyond the touchdown-to-incompletion ratio were not detailed in that account.
Center-leaning outlets framed Mensah's performance as building a case for the Heisman Trophy, with CBS Sports noting his rare statistical company among quarterbacks.
How each side covered it
Center
- CBS Sports highlighted Mensah's record of more touchdowns than incompletions through four games.
- Yahoo Sports noted Miami's fourth consecutive 4-0 start to a season.
- Center outlets connected Mensah's performance to a developing Heisman Trophy case.
- NewsNation reported the final score and Mensah's passing statistics.
“Darian Mensah off to historic start: Miami star QB in rare company as Heisman case continues to build” — CBS Sports
Right
- Breitbart reported the same passing statistics and final score as center-leaning outlet NewsNation.
“Mensah throws for 338 yards and 3 TDs, No. 6 Miami rolls past Central Michigan 52-3” — Breitbart
Questions readers ask
What happened in the Miami vs. Central Michigan game?
No. 6 Miami defeated Central Michigan 52-3, with quarterback Darian Mensah throwing for 338 yards and three touchdowns, according to NewsNation and Breitbart.
What record did Darian Mensah set?
According to CBS Sports, Darian Mensah has thrown more touchdowns than incompletions through four games, a feat described as a 20-year FBS record.
How has Miami started the 2026 season?
Miami opened the 2026 season with four consecutive victories, marking the fourth straight year the Hurricanes have started 4-0, according to Yahoo Sports.
Why does Mensah's performance matter for the Heisman Trophy race?
CBS Sports reported that Mensah's accuracy and touchdown production place him in rare statistical company, building what the outlet described as a growing Heisman Trophy case.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- CBS SportsCenterDarian Mensah off to historic start: Miami star QB in rare company as Heisman case continues to build
- NewsNationCenterMensah throws for 338 yards and 3 TDs, No. 6 Miami rolls past Central Michigan 52-3
- Yahoo SportsCenterMiami football news: Mario Cristobal praises Darian Mensah for ‘letting it rip’
- BreitbartRight-leaningMensah throws for 338 yards and 3 TDs, No. 6 Miami rolls past Central Michigan 52-3