# Darian Mensah Reflects on ACC Title Game Run with Duke, and his transfer to Miami | ACC KICKOFF

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Published: 2026-07-16T00:33:19+00:00
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Darian Mensah on Handling the Headlines, His Underdog Chip, and His Support SystemIn this episode, Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah discusses a chaotic stretch in which he was sued by his own university and, shortly after, visited Miami, where he met Edgerrin James and had a steakhouse night with his former Duke teammate, Cooper Barkate, now with him at Miami. DG asked whether he slept well and how he processed the intense headlines; Mensah reflects on being overlooked out of high school with only three offers—one FBS and two FCS—which he says fuels the chip on his shoulder. Darian emphasizes that while he makes his own decisions, he relies on trusted input from his mom and other people around him, crediting his team and support system for helping him navigate difficult moments.00:00 Chaos Headlines Week00:24 Underdog Origins00:29 Chip on Shoulder00:36 Trusted Support TeamWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState

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