Miami Emerges As Favorite For Duke Transfer QB Darian Mensah

Trinton Breeze

Jan 16, 2026 1 min read

Word around college football today is Miami is now the team to beat for former Duke QB Darian Mensah, who recently entered the transfer portal on the last day. This isn’t some long shot, the Hurricanes are getting serious looks and buzz as the favorite to land him according to 247Sports.

He broke out at Tulane in 2024, starting all 13 games and throwing 2,723 yards with 22 touchdowns and only 6 interceptions while completing 65.9% of his throws. He also ran for 132 yards and a score.

He then transferred to Manny Diaz’s Duke squad for the 2025 season, and he took off even more piling up nearly 4,000 yards passing with 34 touchdowns and 6 picks and a completion rate around 67%.

Mensah is back in the portal, and Miami fans are hyped about the possibility of adding a proven Power-5 QB.

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Trav

Monday at 3:40 PM

Big O Cane said:
Because I worked there too…lol. Took my now wife down to Titanic to watch you losers play.. lol

So we've met?

Hstokes1447

Monday at 3:41 PM

this type of update calls for a conch fritter from Miracles 15th ave.

CanesLifer2

Monday at 3:42 PM

ajamaican said:
Just keeping a tab open refreshing every 5 min waiting to see 5+ new pages blown up.

And having a pub sub for lunch btw, just to keep the thread on topic. I went with Boars Head Jerk Turkey.

Jerk turkey with chipotle Gouda is the only way to go. Best sub Publix has. Not even close.

Big O Cane

Monday at 3:42 PM

Trav said:
So we've met?

For sure.. in passing. But you’d definitely know me.

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Trav

Monday at 3:44 PM

Big O Cane said:
For sure.. in passing. But you’d definitely know me.

If you are who I think you are I won't reveal your past screen name.

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jackedaround

Monday at 3:45 PM

Golsen82 said:
Mario should use Publix as a recruiting tactic. Take all the out of state kids who grew up with Kroger and Piggly Wiggly. Commit while in the sub line

CanesLifer2

Monday at 3:45 PM

GrozDozer said:
Yall are south but the best Cheesesteak is currently residing at Charm City Burgers in Deerfield(and now Boca). Not the steak sandwich. They sell a Philly now. It’s ******* amazing. I add hot bacon jam to mine.

Anything from charm city is elite. The el Diablo chicken sandwich is ridiculous. The fried Oreos and bluebell ice cream as well.

I’m right down the street from there

doohcane

Monday at 3:47 PM

Roscoe627 said:
Now called Subbin’ and they opened a second location in west Kendall. Their “Mr Morecheesio” Cheese Steak with Cooper’s Sharp Cheddar has taken my number one spot for favorite cheesesteak in Miami.

We’ve probably just given Darian Mensah his first NIL opportunity thanks to this thread getting now national attention on the interwebz.

EJ the owner is a big canes fan.

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LMCane

Monday at 3:49 PM

I come here for Mensah

and now you all **** me off with food from south Florida when I live in Maryland.

doohcane

Monday at 3:50 PM

Pepi’s cheesesteak in midtown is elite. Great pizza too.

The U is back to work

Monday at 3:50 PM

Floored this stayed off topic after that Pete news

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El Orange

Monday at 3:51 PM

It's just so unfair to have these hired guns who likely don't even attend class bc they know they won't need to be eligible the next semester, year after year choosing the same school with their 5 national titles and historic legacy!

That's right, Duke basketball must be stopped, and PUNISHED!