CORAL GABLES, Fla. - University of Miami quarterback Darian Mensah was named one of eight Manning Award Stars of the Week on Monday following his performance in the top-ranked Hurricanes’ 52-23 victory over Pittsburgh.

Mensah completed 31 of 37 passes for 387 yards and four touchdowns without an interception Saturday, connecting on 83.8% of his attempts. He averaged 10.5 yards per attempt as Miami scored more than 50 points.

Mensah completed 31 of 37 passes for 387 yards and four touchdowns without an interception Saturday, connecting on 83.8% of his attempts. His 31 completions marked a season high as Miami improved to 7-0 overall and 5-0 in conference play. Through seven games, Mensah has completed 166 of 204 passes for 2,151 yards and 22 touchdowns against just one interception. He owns an 81.4% completion rate and a 204.6 passing efficiency rating while averaging 307.3 passing yards per game and 10.5 yards per attempt.

Mensah has added 73 rushing yards and two touchdowns, accounting for 24 total touchdowns this season. Behind his production, the Hurricanes are averaging 49 points and 551.9 yards of total offense per game, scoring at least 40 points in six of their seven victories.

Presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, the Manning Award recognizes the nation’s top quarterback and is the only quarterback award that considers postseason performances.

The Manning Award was established in 2004 to honor the college football accomplishments of Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning. Finalists will be selected in early December, with the winner announced following the College Football Playoff national championship game.