{
  "id": 11834773,
  "title": "Darian Mensah, Mark Fletcher Jr. lead unbeaten No. 4 Miami past Clemson 41-13",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/darian-mensah-mark-fletcher-jr-lead-unbeaten-no-4-miami-past-clemson-11834773",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T03:29:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/03/darian-mensah-mark-fletcher-jr-lead-unbeaten-no-4-miami-past-clemson-41-13"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Clemson's No. 4 ranked Miami defeated Clemson 41-13 on Saturday night, taking sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Quarterback Darian Mensah led the way with 227 passing yards and a touchdown, along with a 34-yard scoring run. Mark Fletcher Jr. added 77 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Cooper Barkate contributed 98 receiving yards, including a 66-yard touchdown reception. Freshman Tait Reynolds had a career-high 295 passing yards with one interception for Clemson, who started as a 17 1/2-point underdog, the largest spread in Dabo Swinney's tenure. Clemson's defense showed toughness in the first half, but Miami's offense ultimately wore them down. Both teams are off for a weekend before returning to action on October 17, with Miami hosting Florida State and Clemson hosting Charleston Southern.",
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  "key_points": [
    "Miami defeats Clemson 41-13, claiming ACC No. 4 ranking",
    "Darian Mensah throws for 227 yards and a touchdown, plus a run",
    "Mark Fletcher Jr. rushes for 77 yards and two touchdowns"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Miami's dominant performance cements its position atop the Atlantic Coast Conference, dealing a significant blow to Clemson's standings and highlighting the disparity between the two teams' current trajectories.",
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        "title": "Darian Mensah, Mark Fletcher Jr. lead unbeaten No. 4 Miami past Clemson 41-13",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/darian-mensah-mark-fletcher-jr-lead-unbeaten-no-4-miami-past-clemson",
        "published": "2026-10-04T03:27:25.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}