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On3 Believes Miami Has the Best Offense in College Football. It’s Hard to Argue Against It.

Kamdyn Burton˙

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There’s plenty of hype surrounding Miami heading into 2026, and it’s easy to understand why. After adding impact talent through the transfer portal and bringing back some of its top offensive weapons, On3 ranked the Hurricanes as the nation’s No. 1 offense entering the season.

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The biggest reason for the excitement starts with Darian Mensah. After leading Duke to the ACC Championship Game, Mensah heads to Coral Gables following a season where he completed 67% of his passes for 3,973 yards, 34 touchdowns, and only six interceptions. He was one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the country, and now he’ll be running Shannon Dawson’s offense with arguably the best group of skill players he’s ever had around him.

Miami also made sure Mensah wouldn’t be starting over with a brand-new group of receivers. His favorite target at Duke, Cooper Barkate, followed him through the transfer portal after catching 72 passes for 1,106 yards last season. That chemistry is already there, and it gives Miami a proven No. 1 receiver before the season even begins.

The Hurricanes weren’t done adding weapons. Cam Vaughn arrives from West Virginia after recording 541 receiving yards and four touchdowns, while Vandrevius Jacobs transfers in from South Carolina after posting 548 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Neither player has to be “the guy” at Miami, and that’s what makes this offense so dangerous. Defenses can’t key in on one receiver because there are legitimate playmakers across the field.

Then there’s the talent that never left. Malachi Toney is coming off one of the best seasons by a receiver in school history, finishing with 109 catches for 1,211 yards and 10 touchdowns. He became one of the most dangerous players in college football as a freshman, and with Mensah throwing him the football, there’s every reason to believe those numbers could climb even higher this season he is a plain out stud.

The running game is in good hands once again, too. Mark Fletcher Jr. turned down the NFL and returns after rushing for 1,192 yards and 12 touchdowns. With so much depth at the running back spot it’s pretty clear Miami has one of the best rooms in the country. Jordan Lyle, Charmar Brown, and Girard Pringle Jr. that should just tell you how deep this team really is, it’s kind of terrifying.

Don’t forget about Elijah Lofton, either. While the receivers will grab most of the attention, Lofton gives Miami another matchup problem at tight end. He’s a reliable target over the middle, can create mismatches against linebackers and safeties, and is the kind of player quarterbacks love having when plays break down. Last season he put up some good numbers with 23 receptions, 218 receiving yards, and 3 touchdowns and wasn’t even the main target last season expect him to get more receptions this season and the tight-end spot to be more important.

Expectations in Coral Gables couldn’t be much higher. On3 recently ranked Miami as the No. 1 offense in college football entering the 2026 season, and it’s a ranking that makes plenty of sense in my opinion. Between the talent brought in through the transfer portal and the stars who decided to come back for another year, the Hurricanes have all the pieces to field one of the most explosive offenses in the country.
 
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PatrickCane said:
ND at 2 is.... something.
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I think a lot of it has to do with Carr. I thought he was decent as a freshman, but for him to pretty much be propping that whole team as the projected #2 offense is absurd. And who knows how this year will go. He could be another LaNorris Sellers, who pretty much fell off a cliff. The same line of thinking applies to Texas IMO. And UGA? With Bobo there, I highly doubt they're gonna be a top-10 offense.
 
Travis Bickle said:
I think a lot of it has to do with Carr. I thought he was decent as a freshman, but for him to pretty much be propping that whole team as the projected #2 offense is absurd. And who knows how this year will go. He could be another LaNorris Sellers, who pretty much fell off a cliff. The same line of thinking applies to Texas IMO. And UGA? With Bobo there, I highly doubt they're gonna be a top-10 offense.
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In four games vs. ranked Power 4 opponents last year, Carr threw 6 passing TDs, 5 INTs, and averaged just 6.3 yards per pass. Against the rest of Notre Dame's schedule, Carr had 18 passing TDs, just 1 interception, and averaged a much better 10.2 yards per pass.

reminds me of TVD
 
Handsome Squidbum said:
In four games vs. ranked Power 4 opponents last year, Carr threw 6 passing TDs, 5 INTs, and averaged just 6.3 yards per pass. Against the rest of Notre Dame's schedule, Carr had 18 passing TDs, just 1 interception, and averaged a much better 10.2 yards per pass.

reminds me of TVD
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Apt the f u k on.
 
Travis Bickle said:
I think a lot of it has to do with Carr. I thought he was decent as a freshman, but for him to pretty much be propping that whole team as the projected #2 offense is absurd. And who knows how this year will go. He could be another LaNorris Sellers, who pretty much fell off a cliff. The same line of thinking applies to Texas IMO. And UGA? With Bobo there, I highly doubt they're gonna be a top-10 offense.
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UGA for sure but Texas may be pretty good. They have a nice trio(?) at WR - Coleman, Wingo, Bishop Jr and will also have an explosive running game with Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown. Much like Oklahoma and us honestly, they'll be dangerous if the OL performs well.
 
Kamdyn Burton˙ said:
There’s plenty of hype surrounding Miami heading into 2026, and it’s easy to understand why. After adding impact talent through the transfer portal and bringing back some of its top offensive weapons, On3 ranked the Hurricanes as the nation’s No. 1 offense entering the season.

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The biggest reason for the excitement starts with Darian Mensah. After leading Duke to the ACC Championship Game, Mensah heads to Coral Gables following a season where he completed 67% of his passes for 3,973 yards, 34 touchdowns, and only six interceptions. He was one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the country, and now he’ll be running Shannon Dawson’s offense with arguably the best group of skill players he’s ever had around him.

Miami also made sure Mensah wouldn’t be starting over with a brand-new group of receivers. His favorite target at Duke, Cooper Barkate, followed him through the transfer portal after catching 72 passes for 1,106 yards last season. That chemistry is already there, and it gives Miami a proven No. 1 receiver before the season even begins.

The Hurricanes weren’t done adding weapons. Cam Vaughn arrives from West Virginia after recording 541 receiving yards and four touchdowns, while Vandrevius Jacobs transfers in from South Carolina after posting 548 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Neither player has to be “the guy” at Miami, and that’s what makes this offense so dangerous. Defenses can’t key in on one receiver because there are legitimate playmakers across the field.

Then there’s the talent that never left. Malachi Toney is coming off one of the best seasons by a receiver in school history, finishing with 109 catches for 1,211 yards and 10 touchdowns. He became one of the most dangerous players in college football as a freshman, and with Mensah throwing him the football, there’s every reason to believe those numbers could climb even higher this season he is a plain out stud.

The running game is in good hands once again, too. Mark Fletcher Jr. turned down the NFL and returns after rushing for 1,192 yards and 12 touchdowns. With so much depth at the running back spot it’s pretty clear Miami has one of the best rooms in the country. Jordan Lyle, Charmar Brown, and Girard Pringle Jr. that should just tell you how deep this team really is, it’s kind of terrifying.

Don’t forget about Elijah Lofton, either. While the receivers will grab most of the attention, Lofton gives Miami another matchup problem at tight end. He’s a reliable target over the middle, can create mismatches against linebackers and safeties, and is the kind of player quarterbacks love having when plays break down. Last season he put up some good numbers with 23 receptions, 218 receiving yards, and 3 touchdowns and wasn’t even the main target last season expect him to get more receptions this season and the tight-end spot to be more important.

Expectations in Coral Gables couldn’t be much higher. On3 recently ranked Miami as the No. 1 offense in college football entering the 2026 season, and it’s a ranking that makes plenty of sense in my opinion. Between the talent brought in through the transfer portal and the stars who decided to come back for another year, the Hurricanes have all the pieces to field one of the Notre Dame is most explosive offenses in the country.
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On 3 Loses Credibility your going to Calim that Notre Dame Loses Two first Round RB you the Offense was build round gone, WR1 Gone, TE1 Gone , Beat OL Gone

None of there Replacement except O-lineman have a Comparable Replacement the Drop off is Considerable.
There still inexperienced in OL Lett Tackle 0 Snaps Right Tackle 0 Snaps at Tackle l, Left Gaurd 0 🫰 snaps At Guard
 
Juanmanuel V said:
On 3 Loses Credibility your going to Calim that Notre Dame Loses Two first Round RB you the Offense was build round gone, WR1 Gone, TE1 Gone , Beat OL Gone

None of there Replacement except O-lineman have a Comparable Replacement the Drop off is Considerable.
There still inexperienced in OL Lett Tackle 0 Snaps Right Tackle 0 Snaps at Tackle l, Left Gaurd 0 🫰 snaps At Guard
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ND’s offense will be excellent. Denbrock is one of the best OCs in the game and Carr is gonna be really good. Can’t wait for our matchup with them, should be a **** of a game.
 
They are acting like CJ Carr is a Generational Talent.
I give him Credit for playing a good Game vs Miami Were his legs on 2 plays Suprised Miami

* keep in mind Miami came in focus on Shutting down Love /price
* He tried to do same thing vs USC
He nearly cost ND the Game.
Love /price Bail him
Out
**Vs Pitt He Pressed but his surrounding NFL Talent Love/price Malachai Fields/ Eli Raridon & Defense bail him out.

He even Press in the Spring Game / it’s one thing to Manage A Game & Love / price are the Engine

It another to be the engine of the Offense without 2 RB1,WR1 ,TE 1
There will be a drop off.
Even if Carr is Better his supporting Cast isnt as Good
 
Juanmanuel V said:
On 3 Loses Credibility your going to Calim that Notre Dame Loses Two first Round RB you the Offense was build round gone, WR1 Gone, TE1 Gone , Beat OL Gone

None of there Replacement except O-lineman have a Comparable Replacement the Drop off is Considerable.
There still inexperienced in OL Lett Tackle 0 Snaps Right Tackle 0 Snaps at Tackle l, Left Gaurd 0 🫰 snaps At Guard
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Yea, statements like these make me wonder if this piece is AI-assisted...

1. "now he’ll be running Shannon Dawson’s offense with arguably the best group of skill players he’s ever had around him."

- This is without argument the best group of skill players he's ever had.

2. "Lofton gives Miami another matchup problem at tight end. He’s a reliable target over the middle..."

- I recall one big catch down the seam in Lofton's career and little else to call him reliable over the middle.
 
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