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No. 1 Miami, in Its First Game Atop AP Poll Since 2002 Season, Rolls Past Pitt 52-23
Toney’s 16 catches lifted his Heisman case as Miami scored seven times in its first eight possessions, FanDuel Sportsbook said.
On Saturday, top-ranked Miami defeated Pittsburgh 52-23 at Hard Rock Stadium, with star wide receiver Malachi Toney setting a school record with 16 catches in the blowout victory.
Playing as the nation's top-ranked team for the first time in nearly 24 years, the Hurricanes honored the 2001 national championship team during the title's 25th anniversary celebration.
Quarterback Darian Mensah threw for 387 yards and four touchdowns, directing an offense that scored on seven of eight possessions, while Toney finished with 194 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Pittsburgh dropped its third straight game, failing to gain offensive momentum as the Panthers did not notch a first down until their fifth drive, finishing with 403 yards.
Miami visits North Carolina on October 31 while Pittsburgh hosts Georgia Tech the same day, as updated AP Top 25 projections suggest the Hurricanes should maintain their position atop the rankings.