ESPN reports that No. 7 Miami opened its home slate with a 77‑7 victory over FCS Florida A&M, posting 856 total yards and 42 first downs in the Thursday night contest.
According to ESPN’s reporting, the 856 yards surpassed any previous single‑game total in Miami program history, while the 42 first downs set a new benchmark for the team.
ESPN also notes that Miami tied the program’s single‑game points record with the 77‑point effort, a feat achieved through the passing arms of quarterbacks Darian Mensah and Luke Nickel, each of whom threw three touchdown passes.
ESPN’s coverage highlights that the balanced attack — combining rushing gains that contributed to the 856‑yard total with the six touchdown passes — produced a lopsided margin.
ESPN notes that the victory gave Miami a convincing start to its 2026 campaign, setting a tone of offensive explosiveness early in the season.
ESPN adds that the performance establishes a new standard for the Hurricanes’ offensive output this season.
This article synthesizes reporting from ESPN. Top story: "No. 7 Miami crushes FCS-Florida A&M in home opener, 77-7" (ESPN).