Miami's Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney are Heisman contenders as No. 1 Canes face UNC

It's election season, and No. 1 Miami would like a select group of people to seriously consider two candidates when casting ballots.Vote for Darian Mensah.Or vote for Malachi Toney.When it comes to the race for the Heisman Trophy, the Hurricanes are already campaigning. They want those entrusted with selecting the winner of college football's top individual honor to choose one of their two stars who are near the top of the national rankings in a slew of categories.And yes, the Hurricanes (7-0, 5-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) are touting the duo as wait for it Heismen.Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney (1) celebrates with quarterback Darian Mensah (10) after scoring a touchdown against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Rebecca Blackwell "When your best players prepare and focus a certain way, I think it definitely rubs