CANES POSTCAST: Miami Beats Wake 33-20: Mensah Makes History, Defense Slams Door, Injuries Mount

The No. 5 Miami Hurricanes survived a dramatic tale of two halves, defeating the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 33-20 to improve to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in ACC play. Darian Mensah started the game with 23 consecutive completions and finished 30-of-34 for 220 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. His completion streak reached 34 consecutive passes over Miami’s last two games. Malachi Toney delivered another huge performance with 12 catches for 114 yards and a touchdown, while Mark Fletcher Jr. rushed 16 times for 85 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game. Miami dominated the first half, building a 24-7 lead with 303 total yards, 18 first downs and Mensah completing all 20 of his attempts for 193 yards and two touchdowns. The Hurricanes scored 17 points in the second quarter—the turning point of the game. The second half was completely different. Miami managed only 75 yards, five first downs and 27 passing yards after halftime. After Mensah’s third touchdown pass gave Miami a 31-7 lead, the Hurricanes produced four consecutive three-and-outs as Wake Forest fought back. A depleted Miami defense ultimately saved the night. Already playing without OJ Frederique and Xavier Lucas, the Hurricanes also dealt with injuries involving CharMar “Marty” Brown, Mark Fletcher Jr. and Malachi Toney. Ethan O’Connor stepped up with eight tackles and the game-sealing interception. JJ Dunnigan added eight tackles, while Miami produced two enormous fourth-down stops and pressured Wake Forest into costly penalties—including the end-zone holding call that resulted in a safety. Wake Forest finished with 13 penalties for 122 yards and converted only 1-of-3 fourth downs. Miami held the Demon Deacons to 22 rushing yards, finished with three sacks and five tackles for loss and did not commit a turnover. Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber and Alex Donno break down Mensah Magic, Toney’s latest showcase, Miami’s injury concerns, the young secondary stepping up, Shannon Dawson’s conservative second-half offense and what comes next against Central Michigan. Final: Miami 33, Wake Forest 20. #MiamiHurricanes #CanesFootball #MiamiFootball #DarianMensah #MalachiToney #ACCFootball #CanesPOSTCAST ***** 'LIVE' Instant Reaction from Host + UMiami Alum Jim "GRIES" Grieshaber, with special guest Alex Donno, Host of Locked On Canes and also a UM alum. “GRIES" & Alex will be here ‘LIVE’ right after every game with your CANES POSTCAST, only in Locked On Canes in the Locked On Podcast Network- the #1 sports podcast network! ——- Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! —- KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master.  Use promo code S H 5 College for five percent off your first order.  SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service.  Omaha Steaks Shop proteins you can trust at https://www.Omaha Steaks.com. And right now, get 2 pounds of premium ground beef FREE with orders over $129 using code COLLEGE at checkout. Terms apply. See site for details.  Aura Cybersecurity Start your free trial todayhttps://aura.com/aware.  Protect yourself now.  Transform your space with pieces that hold up to real life.  Join Wayfair Rewards today and get five percent back on every purchase.   Head to https://Wayfair.com or shop the Wayfair app for all things home. Every style. Every home.  Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod LARINECO Give Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE.  5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon.  Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)