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By Matt Audilet
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Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah was announced as the 2026 ACC Preseason Player of the Year on Wednesday.
Mensah, who began his collegiate career with Tulane, had a breakout season as quarterback for the ACC-champion Duke Blue Devils last season. Through 14 game appearances, he led the conference in both passing yards (3,973) and passing touchdowns (34).
Mensah was also voted to the 2026 All-ACC Preseason Team, joining several of his Hurricane teammates on the list. Running back Mark Fletcher Jr., wide receiver Malachi Toney, offensive guard Samson Okunlola, defensive tackle Ahmad Moten Sr., linebacker Mohamed Toure and safety Bryce Fitzgerald all earned preseason honors.
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Miami was also voted as the preseason favorite to win the ACC championship.
"Introducing the 2026 ACC Preseason Player of the Year, Darian Mensah," ACC Football wrote in an announcement on social media.
With now-former quarterback Carson Beck at the helm in 2025, Mario Cristobal's Miami team played its way to the College Football Playoff national championship game. The Hurricanes notched postseason wins over the Texas A&M Aggies, Ohio State Buckeyes and Ole Miss Rebels before ultimately falling to the Indiana Hoosiers in the title game.
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Miami will begin its 2026 schedule with a matchup against Stanford on Sept. 4.
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