Three Stars: Miami vs Pitt
State of The U • • sports
Key Points:
- The Miami Hurricanes defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 52-23 at Hard Rock Stadium, impressing fans and honoring the 2001 National Championship team.
- Malachi Toney set a new single-game program receiving record with 16 catches for 194 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his versatility and dominance as a wide receiver.
- Quarterback Darian Mensah completed 31 of 37 passes for 387 yards and four touchdowns, maintaining over 80% completion rate this season with no turnovers.
- Freshman defensive back JJ Dunnigan led Miami's defense with five solo tackles, a key sack, and a forced fumble, significantly bolstering a secondary that remains a concern.
- Honorable mentions include freshman running back Javian Mallory, who led rushing with 47 yards and two touchdowns, and wide receiver ‘Dre Jacobs, who contributed 50 receiving yards with a notable deep catch.
