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Mensah’s 220-Yard, 3-TD Day Lifts Miami Win

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 2:52 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Week 4 matchups could decide playoff and conference championship hopes.
Oklahoma State earned the Big 12’s best win by beating Oregon at home.
Mountaineers secured a convincing road win at Virginia in Rich Rodriguez’s second season.
Miami quarterback Darian Mensah completed 71 of 79 passes (90%) and rushed for 220 yards with three touchdowns.
Florida Gators entered rankings after beating Auburn, needing wins over Texas, Georgia or Ole Miss to stay postseason-eligible.

History

Historical Context

The modern playoff emphasis traces back to the 1902 Rose Bowl, but the Bowl Championship Series—launched in 1998 by six automatic-qualifying conferences—forced the top two teams into a single national title game, ending frequent split championships. After the BCS ran through the 2013 season, the College Football Playoff began in 2014, cementing conference wins and statistical dominance as key selection criteria.

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Story summary

Week 4 matchups could decide playoff and conference championship hopes.
Oklahoma State earned the Big 12’s best win by beating Oregon at home.
Mountaineers secured a convincing road win at Virginia in Rich Rodriguez’s second season.
Miami quarterback Darian Mensah completed 71 of 79 passes (90%) and rushed for 220 yards with three touchdowns.
Florida Gators entered rankings after beating Auburn, needing wins over Texas, Georgia or Ole Miss to stay postseason-eligible.

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