Miami's Darian Mensah Sets 2 ACC Passing Records in 33-20 Win Over Wake Forest
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Updated · ESPN · Sep 19
Miami's Darian Mensah Sets 2 ACC Passing Records in 33-20 Win Over Wake Forest
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Sep 19
Summary
24 straight completions to open Friday's game gave Darian Mensah the ACC single-game record, and his streak reached 35 across two games to break the conference mark of 30.
30-of-34 passing for 220 yards and three touchdowns helped No. 5 Miami build a 31-7 third-quarter lead before the offense stalled with four straight three-and-outs.
Four fourth-quarter defensive stops preserved the 33-20 win, including a safety, a fourth-down stand at the Miami 13 and Ethan O'Connor's red-zone interception with 2:24 left.
13 penalties for 137 yards hurt Wake Forest's comeback bid despite Gio Lopez throwing for 312 yards and three touchdowns, including the score that cut the deficit to 31-20.
Miami moved to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the ACC, though the win was tempered by injuries to multiple players, including Malachi Toney, Mark Fletcher Jr. and CharMar Brown.