WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Interstat) — Darian Mensah completed 30 of 34 passes for 220 yards and three touchdowns, and Miami defeated Wake Forest 33-20 on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in an NCAA Football Bowl Division game at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Malachi Toney caught 12 passes for 114 yards and a score, while Elija Lofton added five catches for 39 yards and a touchdown. Mark Fletcher Jr. rushed 16 times for 85 yards and a score as the Hurricanes improved to 3-0. The Demon Deacons fell to 2-1 despite Gio Lopez throwing for 312 yards and three touchdowns on 29-of-46 passing. Carlos Hernandez had 10 receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown, Jack Foley caught six passes for 118 yards and a score, and Kamrean Johnson added a touchdown catch. Ethan O’Connor recorded eight tackles and an interception for Miami, and JJ Dunnigan had eight tackles and three quarterback hurries. Aiden Hall led Wake Forest with nine tackles. Zach Lohavichan blocked a Miami field goal attempt. Attendance was 32,147.