The Miami (FL) football team hopes to return to the College Football Playoff in 2026. Miami head coach Mario Cristobal is sharing some reasons why his quarterback Darian Mensah is such a special player. The Hurricanes are getting ready to play Pittsburgh on Saturday.

“Darian Mensah has a relentless mentality.. He demands the most of himself and his teammates.. He's just different and we're blessed to have him on our football team,” Cristobal said while speaking on ESPN to Pat McAfee.

"Darian Mensah has a relentless mentality..

He demands the most of himself and his teammates..

He's just different and we're blessed to have him on our football team" ~ @coach_cristobal #CollegeGameDay pic.twitter.com/IWvJQrEL3v

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 24, 2026

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The Hurricanes are off to a great start to the season. Miami enters Saturday's game with the Panthers, holding a 6-0 record.

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