Overview
- Coach Mario Cristobal said wide receiver C.J. Daniels and cornerback O.J. Frederique Jr. are expected to miss several weeks.
- Cristobal indicated leading rusher Mark Fletcher Jr. is unlikely to play against Syracuse and offered no timetable for his return.
- Defensive tackle Ahmad Moten Sr. is listed as 50-50 for Saturday after missing the SMU game.
- With Fletcher sidelined, Miami expects larger roles for running backs Marty Brown and Jordan Lyle, plus freshmen Girard Pringle Jr. and Chris Wheatley-Humphrey.
- Ethan O’Connor, Xavier Lucas and Damari Brown took expanded snaps with Frederique out, and defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman said the scheme will not change with younger personnel.