What happened: Malik Willis took it himself into the end zone Sunday for his first touchdown as a Miami player. The score came after Miami signed him as a free agent on March 12, 2026.

Why it matters: The touchdown gives Miami an early regular-season data point on Willis as its starter. The quarterback room had shifted late in August, when Willis briefly stood as the lone active quarterback before Miami added another arm.

What to watch: Watch whether Miami keeps using Willis as a designed runner near the goal line. His next full stat line will show how much of the offense ran through his legs beyond the touchdown.