NewsWSVN 7 MiamiOctober 28, 2026Miami-Dade County
University of Miami promotes football stars Mensah and Toney as Heisman Trophy candidates
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The University of Miami is actively campaigning for quarterback Mensah and wide receiver Toney to be considered for the Heisman Trophy, highlighting their top national rankings and on-field statistics. Both players are currently positioned in the top three for the award according to most sportsbooks.
Read the full story at WSVN 7 MiamiWhy It Matters
The campaign highlights the potential for two teammates to finish together at the top of college football's most prestigious individual award voting, a rare occurrence that has happened only three times in the last fifty seasons.
Key Facts
- The University of Miami football team holds a 7-0 overall record and a 5-0 record in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Quarterback Mensah leads the country in yards per attempt at 10.54 and completion percentage at 81.4%.
- Mensah has recorded 22 touchdown passes and one interception this season.
- Wide receiver Toney leads the nation with 66 catches, and ranks third with 11 touchdown catches and 952 receiving yards.
- Both Mensah and Toney are ranked in the top three for the Heisman Trophy by most sportsbooks, trailing Jeremiah Smith of Ohio State.
- Only three times in the last 50 seasons have teammates finished in the top three of Heisman voting.
- North Carolina coach Bill Belichick praised both players ahead of his team's game against Miami.
Who's Mentioned
PersonJason White“Former Oklahoma player”PersonMario Cristobal“Miami head coach”PersonBill Belichick“North Carolina coach”OrganizationMiami“College football team conducting the Heisman campaign”PersonDeVonta Smith“Former Alabama player”PersonShannon Dawson“Miami offensive coordinator”OrganizationAlabama“College football university”OrganizationNorth Carolina“Opposing college football team”PersonMac Jones“Former Alabama player”OrganizationOklahoma“College football university”OrganizationUSC“College football university”PersonDarian“Referenced in player quotes”PersonNoah Fifita“Arizona quarterback”PersonMensah“Miami quarterback and Heisman candidate”PersonJeremiah Smith“Ohio State wide receiver and Heisman favorite”OrganizationOhio State“College football university”PersonToney“Miami wide receiver and Heisman candidate”PersonAdrian Peterson“Former Oklahoma player”PersonMatt Leinart“Former USC player”PersonReggie Bush“Former USC player”