The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Central Michigan Chippewas 2026 Edition
After a slow start (1 drive), this was the blowout we expected tonight.
The Central Michigan Chippewas faced the Miami Hurricanes on September 26, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Hurricanes emerged victorious in a thrilling blowout. Quarterback Darian Mensah showcased an impressive performance, completing 23 of 27 passes for 338 yards and three touchdowns, while recording zero interceptions.
He holds the distinction of being the first FBS passer in the last 30 years to have more touchdown passes than incompletions through his first four games. Wide receiver Malachi Toney contributed significantly with six catches for 120 yards and a touchdown. True freshman Ben Congdon took on the role of Left Guard, making his debut in the first drive, leading to Miami's first touchdown of the game.
Defensive star Justin Scott demonstrated his elite talent, recording three tackles for loss in a single game. Once again, the Miami Hurricanes demonstrated their dominance, generating 68 offensive snaps, far exceeding the season low allowed by Central Michigan. The Hurricanes showcased a strong offense, totaling 572 yards of offense, including 371 yards passing and 201 yards rushing.
Notably, freshman CB Brody Jennings made his first career interception, contributing to the team's impressive 7-7 red zone scoring, with six touchdowns and one field goal.
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