Mensah, Toney Named Maxwell Award Semifinalists

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami quarterback Darian Mensah and wide receiver Malachi Toney were named semifinalists for the 2026 Maxwell Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Tuesday.

The Hurricanes duo is among 18 semifinalists for the prestigious award, presented annually to the most outstanding player in college football. Miami is one of four ACC programs represented on the list.

Mensah has established himself as one of the nation's top quarterbacks in his first season with the Hurricanes. The junior leads the nation with an 89.1 ESPN Total QBR and ranks second nationally with 28 passing touchdowns. Through nine games, Mensah has completed 76.8% of his passes for 2,694 yards…