Miami Hurricanes edge Central Michigan in 52-3 win at Hard Rock Stadium

The Miami Hurricanes finished the season with a 52-3 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday night at Hard Rock Stadium, improving to 4-0 overall and moving up to No. 4 in the AP Top 25 rankings released Sunday afternoon.

Quarterback Darian Mensah completed 23 of 27 passes for 338 yards and three touchdowns, while wide receiver Malachi Toney hauled in six catches for a game‑high 120 yards. Running back Javian Mallory scored the first touchdown on a 4‑yard run, and Chris Wheatley‑Humphrey earned his first 100‑yard game. The defense posted four sacks and eight tackles for loss, with Cam Pruitt leading with six tackles and Marquise Lightfoot adding four tackles, two sacks, 2.5 tackles for loss and a forced fumble.

The win gave the Hurricanes a season‑high 572 total offensive yards and a 88.7 completion percentage for Mensah. Coach Mario Cristobal praised the team’s resilience after a first‑drive deficit, and players highlighted the importance of stepping up amid injuries. The team now looks ahead to a primetime showdown with Clemson next week.

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