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USA TRENDING: Who is Darian Mensah and Why is He Trending?
Who is Darian Mensah and Why is He Trending Today?
Darian Mensah is trending No.1 in USA today after leading Miami Hurricanes to beat Florida State 28-22 in overtime last night at Hard Rock Stadium.
The 20-year-old QB started at Tulane (2024), became star at Duke in 2025 with 3,973 yards and 34 touchdowns winning ACC title, then moved to Miami in 2026 on a $6M NIL deal that caused a court case with Duke.
Why is He Trending?
- 312 yards, 3 TDs vs FSU yesterday – Miami now 6-0, No.1 team
- ESPN Mel Kiper ranked him No.4 for 2027 NFL Draft, projected No.2 QB
- Best stats in college football: 84.2% completion, 15 TDs, 0 Interceptions
Miami offense averages 49.8 points per game – best in America. He is now Heisman favorite.
Darian Mensah vs FSU Performance:
| Performance | Result |
|---|---|
| Game | Miami 28-22 FSU (OT) at Hard Rock Stadium |
| Yards | 312 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INT (24/31) |
| Season Stats | 84.2% completion, 15 TDs, 0 INT, 92.5 QBR |
| Team & Draft | Miami 6-0 No.1, No.4 for 2027 NFL Draft by Mel Kiper |
