The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Wake Forest Demon Deacons 2026 Edition
Miami was rolling then…..WHAT HAPPENED?!
The Miami Hurricanes secured a 33-20 victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on September 18, 2026, at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Quarterback Darian Mensah led the team's offensive efforts, completing 30 of 34 passes for 220 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. Wide receiver Malachi Toney contributed 12 catches for 114 yards and a touchdown, while running back Mark Fletcher Jr. gained 16 yards on 16 carries, including a touchdown.
The Miami defense displayed solid performance, with EDGE Damon Wilson II recording his first sack as a Hurricane and linebacker J.J. Dunnigan contributing 8 tackles and 3 quarterback hurries. The game was highlighted by Mensah's 92-yard opening drive, which concluded with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Moore. However, the team's performance in the second half was inconsistent, as they allowed Wake Forest to score 13 points, while Miami only managed 9.
Miami committed 7 penalties for 75 yards, which was a significant concern. Injuries also played a role in the outcome, with Jordan Lyle, the starting quarterback, not available to play, and the loss of two key backs from the depth chart.
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