Former West Boca star Javian Mallory big part of offense in Canes' win

In a thrilling 52-23 victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Hurricanes quarterback Javian Mallory continued to be a dominant force on offense. Although receiver Malachi Toney received much of the attention for a career-defining performance, Mallory's contributions were just as critical. The former West Boca Raton High School star running back rushed for 47 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries, showcasing his athleticism with an 11-yard powerful run up the middle.

Mallory, who had previously showcased a Le Veon Bell-esque stutter-step, secured two touchdowns in this game alone.

Mallory's impressive season thus far, including an early commitment to Miami and a total of 444 yards and seven scores, continued as he led the team with 47 rushing yards and two touchdowns. His performance against Pitt followed another two-touchdown, 108-yard rushing game against Florida State, which went into double overtime before Miami emerged victorious. Currently, Mallory is the team's leading rusher through seven games.

While the Hurricanes participated in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship game, they fell short to Indiana. However, Mallory remains an integral part of the team's pursuit to advance further this year. As Alex Peterman of The Palm Beach Post reported, Mallory was present in uniform for Saturday's game, although he did not see any playing time.