On a scary Halloween Saturday night in Chapel Hill, No. 1 Miami quarterback Darian Mensah came up clutch at Kenan Stadium against the North Carolina Tar Heels and escaped with a win, 38-35 .

The matchup carried extra weight for the Hurricanes, who entered seeking to keep their undefeated season intact against a program that had historically given them trouble on the road.

Mensah finished his night completing 22 of 29 passes for 274 yards and three touchdowns with zero interceptions. He added 36 rushing yards on four carries, including a rush of 24 yards, showcasing both efficiency through the air and mobility when needed.

— PFF College (@PFF_College) November 1, 2026

Mensah limited his legs a lot this season because he’s been lethal through the air.…