Miami beat Central Michigan after briefly trailing 3-0, gaining 572 yards of offense while holding the Chippewas to 158 yards and three points. Darian Mensah threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns; Miami's 13 penalties for 112 yards set a season high.
Miami recorded three takeaways: fumbles recovered by J.J. Dunnigan and Wilson II, plus freshman cornerback Brody Jennings' first career interception. Freshman running back Chris Wheatley-Humphrey ran 11 times for a career-high 104 yards and his first collegiate touchdown.
The writer said running back Mark Fletcher and defensive tackle Ahmad Moten Sr. were held out for extra rest ahead of the Clemson game. The recap also praised freshman Ben Congdon's move to left guard and Jamal Meriweather's insertion at right guard.
