Colin Cowherd Praises Miami’s Darian Mensah as Top College Quarterback

Recent games saw top college quarterbacks start their seasons, including Arch Manning from Texas, Dante Moore from Oregon, and CJ Carr from Notre Dame. While they have the potential for standout seasons and high NFL draft picks, Colin Cowherd bets on a different player. During ‘The Colin Cowherd Podcast,’ he expressed his high opinion of Miami Hurricanes’ Darian Mensah.

I can’t believe there’s a better quarterback than Darian Mensah, Cowherd stated. You can tell me about CJ Carr, Arch Manning, LaNorris Sellers, Dante Moore. Mensah’s about as good of a college quarterback as you’re gonna get.

Cowherd appreciated Mensah’s unique path, starting in high school with little media attention and continuing with his performances at Tulane and Duke. Now at Miami, Mensah faces new pressures but plays alongside more talented teammates. Cowherd admires Mensah’s past experiences and skills on the field.

For instance, Mensah had a remarkable start against Stanford. Miami won 45-6, with Mensah completing 27 of 30 passes for 401 yards and five touchdowns. Malachi Toney, a standout wide receiver, recorded 234 yards and three touchdowns. The highlight of Mensah’s debut lacked interceptions, and he showed skill under pressure, finding receivers with ease.

However, critics argue that Stanford may not be the strongest opponent, leaving Mensah yet to face a true test. Upcoming games will likely challenge him more. His current Heisman Trophy odds are favorable, but the season is still young, and competition is fierce. Other quarterbacks face tougher schedules that may influence rankings.

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal relies on Mensah to maintain his performance, aiming for a return to the College Football Playoff and a shot at the National Championship. Miami’s next opponent is Florida A&M on Thursday, Sept. 10. Following that, they encounter Notre Dame, ranked fourth, on Saturday, Nov. 7, providing Mensah with a tougher challenge.