Darian Mensah put on a record-setting performance as No. 5 Miami defeated Wake Forest 33-20 on Friday. Mensah completed his first 24 passes against the Demon Deacons, shattering the ACC record for consecutive completions, per CBS Sports. Yahoo Sports reported that Mensah was perfect through the first half, completing 20 of 20 attempts.
Beyond Mensah's standout accuracy, the game carried additional significance for Miami head coach Mario Cristobal. The victory marked his 100th career win as a head coach, making him the 18th active FBS coach to reach the milestone, according to Yahoo Sports. The Hurricanes' strong performances by both Mensah and wide receiver Malachi Toney drew praise from commentator Skip Bayless, who proposed a unique plan involving the two players as potential Heisman Trophy contenders.
Miami's victory was not without injury concerns. Running back Mark Fletcher Jr. suffered an upper body injury in the fourth quarter and headed to the locker room, per Yahoo Sports.