CORAL GABLES, Fla. - University of Miami quarterback Darian Mensah and wide receiver Malachi Toney were named semifinalists for the 2026 Walter Camp Player of the Year Award, the Walter Camp Football Foundation announced Wednesday.

The Hurricanes duo is among 20 semifinalists for the award, which recognizes the nation's top college football player. 

Mensah has put together an impressive first season with the Hurricanes, leading the nation with an 89.1 ESPN Total QBR and ranking second nationally with 28 passing touchdowns. Through nine games, the junior has completed 212 of 276 passes (76.8%) for 2,694 yards and 28 touchdowns against just two interceptions.

Toney has been one of the nation's most productive wide receivers this season, totaling 73 receptions for 1,027 yards and 13 touchdowns in eight games. The sophomore has recorded five 100-yard receiving performances, including a 234-yard, three-touchdown outing against Stanford.

First presented in 1967, the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award is the fourth-oldest individual honor in college football. The winner is selected through voting by Football Bowl Subdivision head coaches and sports information directors.

Five finalists will be announced later this month, with the winner revealed Dec. 11 during the ESPN College Football Awards Show.

Miami returns to Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, to host Duke for Homecoming. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET, with television coverage on ABC. 

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