Rumored Darian Mensah cost for Miami has college football fans up in arms

Miami Hurricanes football is reportedly close to securing Duke transfer quarterback Darian Mensah, following his recent entry into the transfer portal. This potential acquisition comes after Miami missed out on quarterbacks Sam Leavitt and Ty Simpson, prompting head coach Mario Cristobal to target Mensah, who previously excelled at Tulane.

Rumors suggest that the cost for Miami to land Mensah could be around $10 million, a figure supported by the financial boost from their recent College Football Playoff success. If the deal goes through, it would mark the third consecutive year Cristobal has attracted a high-profile quarterback, following successful transfers of Cam Ward and Carson Beck.

The situation has sparked speculation about potential legal disputes, as some suggest Miami's actions might violate existing agreements. A move by Mensah to Miami would continue Cristobal's strategy of importing experienced quarterbacks to lead his team. The financial implications and potential legal challenges of this transfer could have significant impacts on future transfer portal activities in college football.