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Mensah, Mallory Lead No. 5 Miami Past Duke 36-25 as Hurricanes Close in on ACC Title Game Berth
Mallory’s second-half burst and Miami’s defense helped the Hurricanes improve to 9-1 and keep control in the ACC race.
On Saturday, the Miami Hurricanes defeated the Duke Blue Devils 36-25 at Hard Rock Stadium, moving closer to securing a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game.
Freshman running back Javian Mallory provided the offensive spark, scoring three touchdowns including a 63-yard reception and 39-yard run to help Miami pull away in the second half.
Quarterback Darian Mensah passed for 382 yards against his former team, while Duke running back Nate Sheppard accounted for 240 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns in the losing effort.
Running back Mark Fletcher Jr. set a program record with his 36th career rushing touchdown, though he left the contest early due to an apparent injury.
The Blue Devils host the Clemson Tigers next Friday, potentially without top cornerback Kyon Loud following his non-contact injury suffered Saturday.