How Miami QB Darian Mensah Can Boost His Heisman Case Against Notre Dame

Miami heads to South Bend without star receiver Malachi Toney (high-ankle sprain) for Saturday’s huge No. 1 vs. No. 11 matchup with Notre Dame.
Quarterback Darian Mensah — the current Heisman favorite — now has a chance to elevate other targets and boost his Heisman/draft narrative by showing he can win without Toney.
The game adds more drama to a storied rivalry (Miami beat Notre Dame last season and in the 2025 opener) and has major championship implications.