The Miami Hurricanes achieved a 33-20 victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Friday night, with quarterback Darian Mensah joining an elite club of efficiency alongside Jaxson Dart and Mitch Trubisky. Mensah completed 30 of 34 passes for 220 yards and three touchdowns, quickly establishing an impressive early-season resume that has caught everyone’s attention.

Riding this momentum, Mensah is making history in Coral Gables. Following the win against Wake Forest, ESPN Insights reported on X that he has already accomplished remarkable feats just three weeks into the season. He tallied 24 consecutive completions on Friday, which is tied for the third-most in a game in FBS history. Additionally, he achieved 35 straight completions over his last two games, setting an ACC record and falling just one short of the all-time FBS record. Furthermore, he became the first FBS player in at least 30 years to complete 85% of his passes in three consecutive games with a minimum of five attempts.

Three weeks in and Darian Mensah is already rewriting the history books ✍️

✅ 24 straight completions Friday, tied for 3rd-most in a game in FBS history

✅ 35 straight completions over his last two games, an ACC record and one shy of the FBS record

✅ First FBS player in at… pic.twitter.com/cQ3uaOzyPT

— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) September 19, 2026

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While much of the national draft conversation has focused on Arch Manning, Mensah's impressive start has sparked serious discussions about who should be the top pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. Through the first three games, Mensah has completed 71 of 79 passes for 11 touchdowns and zero interceptions, demonstrating elite pocket presence, accurate coverage recognition, and an impressive 89.9% completion rate. Even when the offense slowed down in the second half against Wake Forest, Mensah's composure and error-free play kept the Hurricanes in control, solidifying his status as one of the most exciting prospects in college football.