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Former Duke QB Darian Mensah Talks About His Move to Miami, Starting Anew with the Hurricanes
The transfer quarterback threw for 3,973 yards and 34 touchdowns at Duke last season, and Miami hopes he extends its portal success.
- On Saturday, Darian Mensah makes his spring game debut for the Miami Hurricanes, serving as the main attraction for fans during the team's final practice in Coral Gables.
- Miami coach Mario Cristobal recruited Mensah after the quarterback led Duke to a surprise Atlantic Coast Conference title last season, throwing for 3,973 yards and 34 touchdowns.
- Mensah cited offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson and offensive line coach Alex Mirabal as major factors in his decision, stating, "I like everything about the offense."
- Bringing his best friend Cooper Barkate along has eased the transition, with Mensah noting it is "nice to have your best friend going through anything in general."
- Miami opens the 2026 season at Stanford on Sept. 4, with the Hurricanes hoping Mensah can replicate the success of recent transfer quarterbacks who led the team to high-win seasons.
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Duke Blue Devils scramble at QB after Mensah’s departure and key receivers to portal
Duke football faced a quarterback scramble after Darian Mensah entered the transfer portal on January 16 and star wide receiver Cooper Barkate also transferred, officials confirmed. Mensah’s departure followed a resolved NIL contract dispute with Duke, allowing him to transfer to Miami, while Barkate’s exit further unsettled Duke’s 2026 roster and College Football Playoff prospects. Duke was notified of Mensah’s intention to transfer on Jan. 16,…
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