Two-deep

Miami (Ohio)

vs Akron · Sat Oct 17 · 03:30 PM ET

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Starters

  1. QBCaleb Heavner
  2. RBRodney Nelson
  3. WRDamarion Witten
  4. TEChristian Ross
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 6
    59
    Caleb HeavnerRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 11
    53
    Drew BellisariFR
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RB
  1. 0
    76
    Rodney NelsonRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 9
    67
    D'Shawntae JonesRS SO
  3. 20
    54
    Cade YacamelliRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 8
    76
    Damarion WittenRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 2
    51
    Carl JenkinsSO/TR
WR-Z
  1. 18
    70
    Braylon IsomRS SO
    Starter
  2. 1
    68
    Maleek HugginsRS SR/TR
  3. 3
    47
    Quintin SimmonsRS FR/TR
SLOT
  1. 10
    60
    Lynel Billups-WilliamsRS JR
    Starter
  2. 24
    53
    Scoop SmithFR
TE
  1. 15
    66
    Christian RossRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 81
    61
    Brendan LoftusRS FR
LT
  1. 51
    67
    Eric SmithRS SR
    Starter
  2. 76
    61
    Brian BeidatschRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 74
    58
    Greg Smith Jr.RS JR
    Starter
  2. 73
    58
    Brandon Lawhorn MooreRS SR
C
  1. 72
    67
    Kris ManuRS SO
    Starter
  2. 56
    53
    Mitchell ButlerRS JR/TR
RG
  1. 70
    67
    Jacob SchorschRS SO
    Starter
  2. 78
    67
    Devontae ArmstrongRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 54
    72
    Evan MalcoreRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 61
    61
    Andrew LowryRS JR

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Next game kickoff time

Miami (Ohio) plays Akron at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachChuck Martinsince 2016
Offensive CoordinatorGus Ragland
Defensive CoordinatorBill Brechin

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
25.7
Yards/G
352.7
Pass Yds/G
241.7
Rush Yds/G
111.0
TO Margin
2
3rd Down %
35.71%
Total TD
18
Sacks
11
TFL
16
INT
1
Team Analysis
WHY #106 IN WS POWER
Results this season-9.0 pts

Lost to Pittsburgh Panthers, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

2025 SP+: -10.0

85%

Roster talent: 38th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #105 national

6%

Returning production: 14%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −9.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

10 adds in two-deep · avg 70 OVR · top add: B. Myrick (WLB, 81, from South Alabama)

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Updated Oct 15, 2026 · Data from public sources

Miami (Ohio) transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

12 transfers on the Miami (Ohio) depth chart, 8 projected to start. Tap a name for the player page.

Miami (Ohio) Starting Quarterback

Miami (Ohio) starting lineup

Miami (Ohio) starting lineup: QB Caleb Heavner, RB Rodney Nelson, WR-X Damarion Witten, TE Christian Ross. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Caleb Heavner is the projected starting quarterback for Miami (Ohio) as of October 15, 2026. Drew Bellisari is listed second. Caleb Heavner replaced David McComb at quarterback on October 3, 2026.

Miami (Ohio) also projects Rodney Nelson at running back, Damarion Witten at wide receiver and Christian Ross at tight end.

The full Miami (Ohio) two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Caleb Heavner · QBRodney Nelson · RBDamarion Witten · WR-XChristian Ross · TE

Common questions

Who is Miami (Ohio)'s starting quarterback?
Caleb Heavner is the projected starting quarterback for Miami (Ohio) as of October 15, 2026. Drew Bellisari is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Miami (Ohio)?
Rodney Nelson is the projected starter at running back for Miami (Ohio), with D'Shawntae Jones listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Miami (Ohio)?
Damarion Witten is the projected starter at wide receiver for Miami (Ohio), with Carl Jenkins listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Miami (Ohio)?
Christian Ross is the projected starter at tight end for Miami (Ohio), with Brendan Loftus listed second.
When was the Miami (Ohio) depth chart last updated?
The Miami (Ohio) depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Miami (Ohio)'s record last season?
Miami (Ohio) finished 7-7 (6-2 in Mid-American play).
When does Miami (Ohio) play next?
Miami (Ohio) plays Akron at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

Full Miami (Ohio) roster

Every player on the Miami (Ohio) depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Damarion Witten, Carl Jenkins

WR: Braylon Isom, Maleek Huggins, Quintin Simmons

WR: Lynel Billups-Williams, Scoop Smith

LT: Eric Smith, Brian Beidatsch

LG: Greg Smith Jr., Brandon Lawhorn Moore

C: Kris Manu, Mitchell Butler

RG: Jacob Schorsch, Devontae Armstrong

RT: Evan Malcore, Andrew Lowry

TE: Christian Ross, Brendan Loftus

QB: Caleb Heavner, Drew Bellisari

RB: Rodney Nelson, D'Shawntae Jones, Cade Yacamelli, Lazaro Rogers

Defense

DE: Zhaiylen Scott, Bai Jobe

DT: Brach Rice, William Goodvine III, Marcus Moore

DT: Roosevelt Andrews III, OJ Alexander

DE: Grant Lyons, James Schott, Tyler Dikos

WLB: Blayne Myrick, CJ Young, Luke Myers

MLB: Malcolm McCain, Brock Uihlein, Vito McConnell

CB: Mychal Yharbrough, Kaleb Martin, Isaiah Rollins

SS: Ben Minich, Jackson Pons

FS: Eli Coppess, Leo Colombi

CB: Amariyun Knighten, Toney Coleman Jr.

NB: Dillon Tatum, CJ Young, Jermaine Agee

RES: Adrian Walker Jr., Thomas Gotkowski, Keith Reynolds, Brady Simmons, Eric Karner

RES: Devin Hyatt, Leo Scheidler, Devin Bell, David McComb

Special Teams

PT: Pierse Stainton, Carter Holden

PK: Kellan McLaughlin, Brady Stidham

KO: Kellan McLaughlin, Brady Stidham

LS: Trey Wallman, Nick Brady

H: Pierse Stainton, Carter Holden

PR: Lynel Billups-Williams, Maleek Huggins

KR: Scoop Smith, Lynel Billups-Williams, Quintin Simmons