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WNBA Playoffs: Aces Outlast Fever In a Wild Game Three 94-83

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Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) is pressured by the Indiana Fever’s forward Makayla Timpson (21) and guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) in round one game three at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas on Thu Oct 1,2026 (AP News photo)

By Rich Perez

Thursday night the Las Vegas Aces took game three of the WNBA Playoffs beating the Indiana Fever in Game 3 of a winner -take-all first round series 94-83. The Aces had home court advantage in this contest, the most important game so far this season for Las Vegas.

The Aces will move on while the Fever’s season came to an abrupt end. This was a battle between two of the greatest players to ever take the court, veteran A’Ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark. It was a real battle that went down to the final minutes of the fourth quarter.

This was a battle from the very start in the opening quarter ending with a 31-31 tie after the first ten minutes of play. The two teams traded baskets with both teams created a little distance.

The defending champs were favored by 4 1/2 points in this nail biter.. At the half the Aces had a 54-48 lead. Las Vegas continued to lead 70-65 as the third quarter came to an end although the Fever had cut the Aces lead in half.

As expected the fourth quarter was a wild one, a real nail-biter as the Fever continued to challenge with the Aces continuing to fight back. The final minute of the game was crazy with the Aces taking an 86-82 lead with 46 ticks left in the game.

Wilson was fouled by Boston, Wilson hitting both free throws giving her team an 88-83 lead. This was the time for the Aces to hunker down with 35 seconds left on the clock. Chelsea Gray was fouled to finish off this game off making both free throws. Las Vegas ran the clock out and is headed to the semi-finals winning game three.

GAME RECAP

This game got underway in front of a packed house at Michelob ULTRA Arena; The two teams traded baskets back and forth throughout the first ten minutes of play. Neither team was able to take any sort of lead going into the second quarter, this game tied at 31.

The game began to slowly turn around for the Aces in the second quarter. It was close to the six minute mark when the Aces took a four-point lead 40-36. With under four minutes left in the half the score was once again tied at 42. The Aces plugged away advancing their lead a little at a time taking a 51-43 lead with one minute left on the clock. At halftime Las Vegas had taken a 54-48 lead.

Las Vegas extended their lead in the third quarter; their largest lead of the game was twelve points. The Fever began to push back in the final minutes of the third quarter cutting the Vegas lead to six 68-62. The Fever went on a 9-1 run with 30 seconds left in the quarter. Going into the fourth quarter the Aces were hanging onto a 70-65 lead. Las Vegas was ten-minutes away from advancing to the next round.

It would all come down to the final quarter to decide the winner of this series. In the past Las Vegas had stumbled in the fourth quarter of games but has since cleaned that up. It would be a fight to the final seconds of the game. The outcome of the game would rest on the Aces defense. Keeping a handle on the Fever would be no easy task; two teams bent on winning game three and advancing.

The Aces had to continued to answer when the Fever got within two points 72-70. It would be the longest fourth quarter of the season for aces fans. Will the determination and grit of Las Vegas be enough?

Needless to say, the Arena was rocking as the Aces started to push their lead taking a 80-70 lead with four minutes left in the game. Into the fourth quarter the Fever’s big three Clark, Boston and Mitchell had scored 50 while the Aces leaders Wilson, Young and Grey had scored 63.

With just four minutes left in the game there was a lot of ball left to be played. We all expected a dog fight and these two teams sure delivered. With under three minutes the Aces had a 82-80 lead their offense faltering.

If possible the intensity of this game rose to an even higher level in the final minutes. It was Las Vegas that outlasted the Fever heading into the semi-finals winning game three.

GAME NOTES

Wilson did not want to go home that was apparent in this game three finishing with 36 points and ten rebounds for a double double in 37 minutes of play. Chelsea Gray had 23 points and Jackie Young had 18 points and eight rebounds. It was one epic game for Las Vegas.

The one thing Las Vegas was looking for was a better defensive effort and that’s just what they got. They controlled the game defensively. In Game 2 the Fever scored 99 points and in Game three the Aces held the Fever to 83.

The Aces made it a lot harder for Clark and Mitchell to generate the offense they had in Game 2. A’Ja Wilson despite being in foul trouble really bounced back from her performance in Game 2.

She was really involved Thursday night and forced Indiana to defend the paint. Jackie Young was important on both ends. She not only scored but also pressured Indiana’s perimeter players. Chelsea Gray was amazing in the fourth quarter actually taking over the second half.

The Aces did not have to entirely depend on Wilson but got some great support from their secondary scoring. That was something that really kept the Fever from loading up on Wilson.

Las Vegas will now wait to see who will be their opponent in the semi-finals. The Valkyries or the Wings will match-up Friday night. The Liberty will take on the Dream this coming Sunday and the Aces will wait to see who their opponent will be. Times for either of those game have not yet been determined.

Cal Bears podcast Barbara Mason: Keawe-Sagapolutele looks to rack up throwing yards against UNLV Saturday

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Cal Bears quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (3) attempts to make a pass against the Louisville Cardinals at L & N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville on Sat Nov 8, 2025. The Bears face UNLV Rebels this Sat Oct 3, 2026 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.(AP News file photo)

Cal Bears podcast Barbara Mason:

#1 How did Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele respond to Clemson’s defensive pressure after entering the game averaging more than 321 passing yards per game?

#2 What impact did Cal wide receiver Kyion Grayes have against Clemson’s secondary, and how did the Tigers limit his big-play opportunities?

#3 How did Cal running back Adam Mohammed contribute to the Golden Bears’ offense against Clemson’s front seven?

#4 What adjustments could Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and Cal’s passing game have made after Clemson held him to a career-low 119 passing yards?

#5 How did Cal’s defense respond to Clemson running back Gideon Davidson, who rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns, including a 75-yard touchdown run?

Join Barbara Mason for the Cal Bears podcasts each Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cal Bears podcast Daniel Dullum: Focusing on what went wrong for Cal against Clemson

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Kamar Mothudi (3) celebrates his fumble return for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Clemson Tigers on Fri Sep 25, 2026 . (Photo by: Brianna Ali/Cal Athletics)

Cal Bears podcast Daniel Dullum:

#1 How did Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele respond to Clemson’s defensive pressure after entering the game averaging more than 321 passing yards per game?

#2 What impact did Cal wide receiver Kyion Grayes have against Clemson’s secondary, and how did the Tigers limit his big-play opportunities?

#3 How did Cal running back Adam Mohammed contribute to the Golden Bears’ offense against Clemson’s front seven?

#4 What adjustments could Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and Cal’s passing game have made after Clemson held him to a career-low 119 passing yards?

#5 How did Cal’s defense respond to Clemson running back Gideon Davidson, who rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns, including a 75-yard touchdown run?

Join Daniel Dullum for the Cal Bears podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal game wrap: Cardinal swatted the Yellow Jackets 34-27, on a cool Saturday Evening on the Farm

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Stanford Cardinal quarterback Davis Warren (8) led with three downs and threw for 396 yards for Stanford’s win over the Georgia Tech Bulldogs at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto on Sat Sep 26, 2026 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif.. — Led by senior quarterback Davis Warren’s 396 passing yards and three touchdowns, the Stanford Cardinal (2-2, 1-2 ACC) garnered their first conference win and chased the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (1-3, 0-1 ACC) out of the Bay Area 34-27, in front of 23,422 fans inside of Stanford Stadium.

Stanford won the coin toss, but deferred their possession until their second half. That decision could have been gracious, or very strategic for the home team. Initially it resulted in the team from the Peach State scoring first with their precious gift.

Georgia Tech’s senior kicker Aidan Birr booted a 33-yard FG to put his team up 3-0 in just under the first six minutes of the game.Less than four minutes later, Stanford would respond, during their first possession of the ball. That time with the ball did also put them into the lead.

Junior running back Micah Ford crossed the goal line after a seven yards scamper. However, this lead-taking score was aided by a crucial roughing the passer penalty against the Yellow Jackets. Their defense could have been off the field and the team maintained their three points lead, but instead they were down by four points due to their error.

Despite that, Georgia Tech did respond a few minutes later with their own scoring drive. Junior quarterback Alberto Mendoza threw a 9-yard TD pass to junior running back Trelain Maddox, to put the guests up by three points again, 10-7. After the first 15 minutes elapsed, that score prevailed.

In the second quarter, the swarming Yellow Jackets exposed their nature on defense, as they forged an impressive fourth down stance. The offense parlayed that turnover of the ball into another score, which extended their small lead. After Birr converted another field goal ((23), the lead doubled to six, 13-7.

Midway through the second stanza, Stanford decided to score via their special teams. Senior kicker Emmett Kenney converted a 29-yard FG, to get back within three points of the lead. However, they settled for that amount of points, as a rushing touchdown was called back due to a holding penalty. They were down three instead of up by one point.

Later in the first half, Georgia Tech was on the attack once more. The aforementioned Maddox reached paydirt on a 20-yard sprint from scrimmage. Minutes before recess, the Atlanta based school was up by 10 points, 20-10. That score held up until the halftime whistle.

In the second half the choice of the deferment really came into fruition. In the third quarter alone, Stanford out scord Georgia Tech 17-0. They went from being down 10 points at the half to being up by seven after three quarters. That big momentum shift took 15 minutes of regulation game time.

The scoring barrage included, Kenney kicking another FG (24) and Davis Warren launching two (49) & (33) bomb touchdown strikes. After 45 minutes of ACC action, the Cardinal led 27-20, and Warren was just under 400 yards passing. The Yellow Jackets were stunned, as well as their loyal fans throughout the stadium.

In the final quarter, turnabout’s fair play, as the Cardinal performed their own fourth down stance. Less than two minutes in, Stanford stopped Georgia Tech in their tracks and gave their offence an opportune positioning on the field. More than a minute later, Warren tossed his third TD (7) of the evening. That one landed in the hands of senior wide receiver Caden High, At that point, Stanford had scored 24 straight points on the southern opponents., 34-20.

Although being down by 14 points, the Yellow Jackets did put up a valiant fight and attempted a comeback. Mendoza threw a 23-yard TD pass to senior WR Jaiven Plummer, bringing them within one score, 34-27. After Stanford did nothing with the ball, he had a chance to tie the game at 34. Unfortunately for him and his team, the drive ended with an interception.

That actually was not the end. Mendoza had one last chance to tie the game or even win on a two-point conversion. One again, the drive stalled and the Cardinal was able to capture the victory on guile and pride, Final score after an adventurous 60 minutes, 34-27 Stanford.

The Cardinal will next be in action Saturday, October 3, in Winston-Salem, NC to take on Wake Forest at ( AM PT/Noon ET on the ACC Network. Georgia Tech heads back to Atlanta and hosts Duke on Saturday, October 10. Time and channel are yet to be determined.

Tigers are Golden against the Bears as Clemson defeats California, 24-10

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Cal quarterback (#3) Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele hands off to running back (#24) Adam Mohammed in a NCAA conference football matchup against Clemson Tigers at the California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA on September 25th, 2026. (Photo credits to IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

By Michael Villanueva

BERKELEY – On Friday night at the foot of the Berkeley Hills, the California Golden Bears (2-2) once again hosted the Clemson Tigers (3-1) for an ACC conference football showdown. However, the Clemson Tigers got the win Friday night and are now on a three-game winning streak. The Golden Bears and Tigers last faced off in a historic Florida Citrus Bowl in 1992, where Cal defeated Clemson 37–13. After tonight, Cal will have played its only Friday night of the season this week against Clemson.

After defeating Syracuse on the road in Week 2 on September 12, the Bears are 1-0 in ACC play in 2026. Last weekend, the team defeated Wagner 49-7, the biggest margin of victory since a road win at Oregon State on October 20, 2018. In terms of passing defense efficiency, Cal is ranked 10th nationally and first in the ACC (95.31).

Tonight’s game against Cal was Clemson’s first visit to the West Coast since the ACC’s westward expansion. It will be Clemson’s fourth game in California history on Friday. Still, one of the program’s most memorable games was Clemson’s most recent one in California. Clemson won its third national championship on January 7, 2019, when it defeated Alabama 44-16 in Santa Clara.

In the first quarter, the Golden Bears defense came up big on a play on Clemson’s quarterback, Tait Reynolds. Reynolds would throw his first and only interception to California defensive back Isaiah Crosby. This interception would be the first for Crosby in his collegiate career. Then the Tigers would prevent the Bears offense from scoring after the interception. However, Clemson QB Reynolds would get sacked by Aiden Manutai and lose the ball during the tackle. Bears Kamar Mothudi would pick up the football and run it in for a 35-yard touchdown, putting California on the scoreboard first, 7-0.

Second quarter, it would be an electric and explosive quarter for Clemson. Tigers field goal kicker Nolan Hauser would make a 30-yard field goal attempt and get Clemson their first points of the night, 7-3. After that, Clemson’s offense would have a 17-play offensive possession that would end with the Tigers scoring and taking up much of the clock in the second quarter. Tigers running back Gideon Davidson would score his first touchdown on a 1-yard rush to the end zone, giving Clemson the lead, 10-7.

At halftime, Clemson would hold over the Golden Bears 10-7. California’s offense would put up just 46 rushing yards and 47 passing yards. California’s quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele would also get sacked twice in the first half. Clemson’s offense put up 109 rushing yards and 70 passing yards.

Going into the third quarter, California’s field goal kicker Chase Meyer would make a 30-yard field goal and give Cal three more points, tying the game 10-10. This scoring possession would be the only and last scoring possession for California. On a punt return for Clemson, Tigers’ Bryant Wesco Jr. would return a 65-yard punt return for a touchdown. This gave the Tigers back the lead and changed the score to 17-10. Bryant’s punt return would be the first one for Clemson in eight years.

Late in the fourth and final quarter of the game, the Tigers were still giving it to the Bears. Both of these teams would combine for one offensive touchdown. With three minutes left, Clemson’s running back, Gideon Davidson, rushes in a 75-yard rushing touchdown. Davidson’s second rushing touchdown of the night sealed the deal as Clemson gets the win over California, 24-10.

Against Wagner, Sagapolutele finished 27 of 33 throws for a career-high 413 yards and three touchdowns. Since Jack Plummer threw for 406 yards against USC on November 5, 2022, he is the first Cal signal-caller to throw for at least 400 yards in a game. After his performance, he was named a Manning Star of the Week. But in this game, Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele ended up 16 for 29 for 119 yards and two interceptions for his fewest yards.

The California Golden Bears will hit the road to Sin City. The Bears will take on UNLV Rebels (1-2) in Las Vegas, Nevada, at Allegiant Stadium on October 3rd, 2026. The game will start at 12:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live on CBSSN. The last time the Bears and Rebels faced off was on December 18th, 2024, at the Art of Sport LA Bowl, Hosted By Gronk. The Rebels would get the win over the Bears, 24-13, and the all-time series is 1-1.

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Cardinal hope to put loss to Duke behind them face Georgia Tech Saturday

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The Duke Blue Devils (left) line up against the Stanford Cardinal at Wallace Wade Stadium in North Carolina on Sat Sep 19, 2026 in week 3 of the NCAA season.

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Duke Blue Devils took advantage of a struggling Stanford Cardinal defense when Nate Sheppard score on two carries and a catch for 154 yards carrying as Duke beat Stanford 35-7 at Wallace Wade Stadium in North Carolina.

#2 Stanford quarterback Davis Warren threw 18-32 for 151 yards and threw for a five yard touchdown to Caden High for Stanford’s only score of the game in a 35-7 loss.

#3 The Cardinal had only 237 yards in total offense and Micah Ford rushed for 76 yards on 11 carries.

#4 The touchdown to High was High’s second touchdown for Stanford and his 17th of his College career.

#5 The Cardinal face Georgia Tech next Sat Sep 26 a 7:30pm PDT kick off at Stanford Stadium. The Yellow Jackets lost the first two games of the season and then won their last game winning huge and beating the Mercer Bears soundly 44-11 at Georgia Tech.

Michael Roberson does the Stanford Cardinal podcasts weekly at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Balanced Offense Propels Spartans to Win Over Mustangs 

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San Jose State Spartans running back Jabari Bates answers questions from the media postgame, with a 163-yard rushing performance against the Cal Poly Mustangs on September 12.

By Sean Mentzer

SAN JOSE–On the opening possession, Spartans quarterback Luke Weaver fumbled trying to navigate out of the pocket on third down, giving the Mustangs the ball on the Spartans’ 32-yard line. However, the Spartans answered back, forcing the Mustangs into a turnover with an interception by sophomore Greco Carillo in the end zone. 

The Spartans’ closest attempt to scoring was a 42-yard field goal that missed wide right by Trajan Sinatra.

A scoreless first quarter saw both teams try to establish their run game, but they produced little, with 39 rushing yards combined. 

The Mustangs broke the scoreless tie with a touchdown from Fidel Pitts. The Mustangs missed the PAT on the same side of the field Sinatra missed his 49-yard attempt. 

The Spartans answered back immediately. The passing game jolted the offense to life as the second quarter began. A 39-yard pass to Jordan Anderson set the offense up in the red zone, where a touchdown pass to Carson Clark gave the Spartans the lead.

The second quarter ended with two more field goals from Sinatra, extending the Spartans’ lead to seven.

The Mustangs wasted no time scoring to open up the second half. A quick two-minute drive was capped off by a Jaden Green touchdown to tie the game.

Halfway through the third quarter, Anthony Ivey returned a punt to the Mustangs ‘ 49-yard line, and the Spartans offense got right back to work. Jabari Bates’ running helped set up a touchdown to Cooper Hoch, giving the Spartans the lead back. 

A run-heavy drive by the Mustangs tied the game 20-20 at the start of the fourth quarter. The ensuing kickoff return by Dominique McKenzie placed the offense at the Mustangs’ 44-yard line, but only mustered a field goal, giving San Jose State a three-point advantage. 

As the Mustangs built up a persistent drive looking to take the lead, a jump ball thrown to the end zone was intercepted by Caleb Womack. 

“It was just a great overall call by our coordinator [Bojay Filimoeatu], got me to drop back to the deep half,” Womack said. “We had the D-line just pressuring the quarterback, made him just throw the ball up, and at that point, got back to the receiver days and had to go up and get the ball.”

Bates’ tough running didn’t slow down, bringing the Spartans to midfield where Weaver threw a 41-yard pass to Clark for his second touchdown of the game. 

“He just keeps his head down and goes,” quarterback Luke Weaver said about Bates. “He doesn’t complain about anything, he doesn’t sub himself out, and that’s really a testament to him.”

“Well, he’s one of our best players,” Spartans Head Coach Ken Niumatalolo said. “And people get confused by his size; watch him in the weight room. He’s one of the strongest guys on the team pound for pound.”

The Spartans’ defense did a strong job containing Mustangs’ dual-threat quarterback Anthony Grigsby Jr., who entered tonight’s game with 96 rushing yards on the season, getting four sacks and seven tackles for loss. 

The Spartans’ passing game fueled the offense all night, even when the running game came alive in the second half. Bates finished the night with 27 carries for 163 rushing yards. Maintaining that offensive balance will remain key for the Spartans when they host Fresno State on September 19.

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Warren and Cardinal hope to exploit Duke defense Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium

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Stanford Cardinal quarterback Davis Warren (8) drops back to pass against the Miami Hurricane at Stanford Stadium Sat Sep 5, 2026 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Can Stanford quarterback Davis Warren lead the Cardinal offense to a strong performance against Duke?

#2 How much of an impact can wide receiver Caden High make for Stanford’s offense in the matchup?

#3 Can Stanford tight end Benji Blackburn provide a big-play threat against the Blue Devils?

#4 Will wide receiver Jordan Onovughe and the Stanford passing attack be able to exploit Duke’s secondary?

#5 Which Stanford player will emerge as the Cardinal’s most influential performer against Duke?

Join Michael Roberson for the Stanford Cardinal podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Hurricane blow over Cardinal 45-6; It wasn’t even a contest at Stanford Stadium

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Miami Hurricane quarterback Darian Mensah (10) threw for five touchdowns against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto on Fri Sep 4, 2026 (AP News photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Davis Warren: How did Stanford’s quarterback perform against Miami’s defense, and what adjustments could help him become more effective in future ACC games?

#2 Micah Ford: What did Ford’s rushing performance reveal about Stanford’s ability to establish a running game against a highly ranked opponent?

#3 Sedrick Irvin: How did Irvin’s running contribute to Stanford’s offense, and could he become a bigger part of the Cardinal’s attack going forward?

#4 Caden High: What did High’s receiving performance show about Stanford’s passing-game potential, and how can the Cardinal get him more involved?

#5 Stanquan Clark: What did Stanford’s defensive effort reveal about the challenges facing Clark and the Cardinal defense, and what must improve before the team’s next ACC game?

Michael Roberson does the Stanford Cardinal podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cardinal Blown out by the Category 5 Hurricanes 45-6, Friday Evening on the Farm

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Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Daylyn Upshaw (7) reacts to quarterback Darian Mensah (10) after scoring a touchdown against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half at Stanford Stadium on Fri Sep 4, 2026 (AP News photo)

Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — The Stanford Cardinal (1-1, 0-1 ACC) Atlantic Coast Conference home opener was spoiled by the #7 Miami Hurricanes (1-0, 1-0 ACC), 45-6, turning a mild 70-degree gametime start into a stormy (scoring) night in the Bay on national television.

MIami acted in a benevolent way, by winning the coin flip, but deferring their possession until the second half.. Stanford was not able to capitalize on their early gift. After three down, Stanford was giving the ball right back to their South Florida visitors.

The Hurricanes absolutely took advantage of their initial possession. In less than three minutes into the game, Miami went on a 77-yard drive to open up the scoring for the two ACC combatants, ‘Canes’ QB Darian Mensah tossed a 23-yard TD to wide receiver Malachi Toney, putting the Sunshine State boys up 7-0. That would be only the beginning.

A little over four minutes later, the home team was able to scratch the scoreboard, with an Emmett Kenney 30-yard field goal. The Cardinal trailed by four, 7-3 at the midway point of the quarter. However, the Hurricane’s mighty winds would be in effect five minutes later.

The aforementioned touchdown combination of Mensah/Toney was at it again. The second one was on a 2-yard connection. With less than three minutes left in the initial quarter, Miami took an 11 points lead, 14-3. That advantage stayed the same at the quarter’s end. After one, Mensah had thrown two touchdown passes for 129 yards (8-8), while Toney caught two TDs for 89 yards.

The Hurricanes were not done with their damaging winds against the California trees. In the middle of the second quarter, running backCharMar “Marty” Brown crossed the end zone on a 5-yard run, to put his team up by 18 points, 213. After the 2:00 timeout, Mensah threw his third TD pass of the game. This one went to WR Daylyn Upshaw. The 25-point lead almost lasted until recess, but Stanford still showed their Cardinal pride. Kenney converted a 24-yard field goal with less than :30 left in the half. So, after 30 minutes of conference action, the Hurricanes led by 22 points, 28-6.

Mensah had three TD passes for 253 yards at the half, while Toney had his two TD receptions for 182 yards at the midpoint of the game.

Even with the large lead at the half, Miami had the distinction of receiving the ball, due to their early deferment. For the fourth time Mensah displayed his aerial skills, by hitting Cooper Burkate for a 34-yard TD strike. Three minutes into the second half, they found themselves up by 29 points, 35-6.

More than six minutes after the last score, Mensah to Toney happened again. The final connection between the two was for a 47-yard link.With nearly 5 1/2 minutes left in the third quarter, Mensah had thrown 5 TDs and amassed over 400 yards passing. With a whopping 42-6 lead and more than a quarter left in the game, the Hurricanes decided to give Mensah the rest of the game off and mercifully let the clock run out and leave the Bay with a victory.

However, late in the final quarter, Miami added another three points to their already impressive tally, when kicker Jake Weinberg booted a 46-yard field goal, and increased their gap to 39 points, 45-6. That score lasted until the final whistle, and the U had earned a W.

Mensah finished early with 27-30 (90%), 401 passing yards and five TDs. MalachiToney’s 234 yards receiving was a school record performance.

Stanford will next be in action Saturday, September 19 in Durham< NC, as they take on the Duke Blue Devils at 1 PM PT/4 PM ET on the CW. Miami flies back to South Florida to host Florida A&M Thursday, September 10 8 PM ET on the ACC Network/ACCNX.