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Mensah Sets ACC Consecutive-Completions Marks, Defense Rises in 4th as No. 5 Miami Tops Wake Forest

Mensah completed his first 24 passes and finished with 220 yards and 3 touchdowns as Miami improved to 3-0.

  • On Friday, No. 5 Miami defeated Wake Forest 33-20, with quarterback Darian Mensah setting Atlantic Coast Conference records by completing his first 24 consecutive passes in a dominant offensive performance.
  • Entering the matchup, the junior quarterback had completed 35 consecutive passes dating to last week, breaking the previous Miami record. His precision helped the Hurricanes jump out to a 24-7 halftime lead.
  • Mensah finished 30-of-34 for 220 yards and three touchdowns, connecting with star sophomore receiver Malachi Toney, Joshua Moore, and Elija Lofton. The performance marked a new conference record for consecutive completions.
  • Despite Wake Forest narrowing the deficit to 11 points in the second half, Miami's defense secured the win with four consecutive fourth-quarter stops. Ethan O'Connor's late interception sealed the victory.
  • Next week, the Hurricanes host Central Michigan before resuming Atlantic Coast Conference play against Clemson on Oct. 3. The win maintains Miami's undefeated record as they navigate their schedule.
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Mensah sets ACC consecutive-completions marks, defense rises in 4th as No. 5 Miami tops Wake Forest

Darian Mensah connected on his first 24 passes on the way to setting Atlantic Coast Conference records for consecutive completions, and fifth-ranked Miami’s defense came up with four straight fourth-quarter stops to beat Wake Forest 33-20 on Friday night

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thesportsleader.com broke the news on Friday, September 18, 2026.
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