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NewsThe Miami HurricaneSeptember 5, 2026Miami-Dade

University of Miami football team defeats Stanford 45-6 in season opener

The University of Miami Hurricanes defeated the Stanford Cardinal 45-6 in a college football game held on Friday evening in Palo Alto, California. During the game, player Malachi Toney set a new University of Miami single-game receiving record.

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Why It Matters

This event marks the season-opening result for the University of Miami football program and establishes new individual player performance records.

Key Facts

  • The University of Miami defeated Stanford with a final score of 45-6.
  • Malachi Toney set a new University of Miami single-game receiving record.
  • Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney combined for 234 total receiving yards.
  • The game took place on Friday evening in Palo Alto, California.

Who's Mentioned

organizationMiami Hurricanes“University of Miami football team”personMario Cristobal“Head coach of the University of Miami football team.”locationPalo Alto, Calif.“Location of the football game”organizationStanford Cardinal“Opposing college football team.”personMalachi Toney“University of Miami wide receiver who set a single-game receiving record.”personDarian Mensah“University of Miami quarterback who set records for passing yards and touchdowns”personEddie Brown“Former record holder for single-game receiving yards at Miami.”organizationFAMU“Upcoming opponent for the University of Miami.”