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.
By the numbers: Willis is 27, listed at 6-foot-1 and 225 pounds, and entered 2026 with four NFL seasons of experience. In Miami's 2026 preseason opener, he went 4-of-5 for 43 yards with no touchdown and no interception.
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.