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Sam Acho breaks down why Darian Mensah is perfect for Miami (0:50)

Sam Acho discusses why he loves Darian Mensah's fit with the Miami Hurricanes on "College Football Live." (0:50)

Eli Lederman, Max Olson and Adam Rittenberg

May 5, 2026, 07:00 AM ET

Ahead of a College Football Playoff semifinal matchup against Oregon , Indiana coach Curt Cignetti took time out of his weekend prep to secure the most impressive transfer group for the 2026 season.

As Miami got ready to face Cignetti's Hoosiers in the national title game, news broke that the team was set to poach quarterback Darian Mensah from Duke . That all came around the same time that USC was signing the top 2026 recruiting class .

No sport has a blurrier line between its season and its offseason than college football. Even as coaches and teams prepare for the biggest games, they are always focused on what's next.…