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Recap: Miami survives Wake Forest 33-20
State of The U • • general
Key Points:
- The No. 5 Miami Hurricanes built a strong 31-7 lead against Wake Forest by midway through the third quarter, largely fueled by quarterback Darian Mensah’s efficient 30/34 passing for 220 yards and three touchdowns.
- Miami dominated early, outgaining Wake Forest 303-88 in the first half, but their performance declined significantly in the second half, allowing Wake to mount a 13-9 run and close the gap to 31-20.
- Key injuries, including a serious knee injury to Marty Brown, and execution errors in the second half, particularly in Miami’s secondary, raised concerns about the Hurricanes’ consistency and discipline.
- Despite Miami’s effective pass rush resulting in three sacks and a safety, the team’s second-half mistakes highlight the need for improvement to maintain their strong season trajectory.
- Wide receiver Malachi Toney contributed significantly with 12 catches for 114 yards and a touchdown, while running back Mark Fletcher added 85 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries.
