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Miami

vs Florida State · Sat Oct 17 · 07:00 PM ET · ESPN

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Starters

  1. QBDarian Mensah
  2. RBMark Fletcher Jr.
  3. WRVandrevius Jacobs
  4. TEElija Lofton
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 10
    96
    Darian MensahRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 5
    79
    Luke NickelRS FR
  3. 15
    71
    Judd AndersonRS SO
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RB
  1. 4
    92
    Mark Fletcher Jr.SR
    Starter
  2. 21
    73
    Javian MalloryFR
  3. 0
    73
    Girard Pringle Jr.SO
WR-X
  1. 8
    85
    Vandrevius JacobsRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 7
    77
    Daylyn UpshawRS FR
WR-Z
  1. 18
    95
    Cooper BarkateGR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 12
    73
    Somourian WingoFR
  3. 19
    67
    Milan ParrisFR
SLOT
  1. 1
    93
    Malachi ToneySO
    Starter
  2. 13
    73
    Vance SpaffordFR
TE
  1. 9
    91
    Elija LoftonJR
    Starter
  2. 87
    73
    Gavin MuellerFR
  3. 14
    67
    Israel BriggsFR
LT
  1. 63
    85
    Samson OkunlolaRS JR
    Starter
  2. 71
    79
    Jamal MeriweatherRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 73
    71
    Jaden WilkersonRS FR
LG
  1. 65
    85
    Seuseu AlofaituliSO
    Starter
  2. 58
    73
    Ben CongdonFR
  3. 56
    71
    Johnathan ClineRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 76
    79
    Ryan RodriguezRS SR
    Starter
  2. 57
    73
    Rhys WoodrowFR
RG
  1. 66
    85
    Max BuchananSO
    Starter
  2. 79
    73
    Jackson CantwellFR
RT
  1. 78
    83
    Matthew McCoyRS SR
    Starter
  2. 75
    73
    Jacob HawksSO/TR
  3. 77
    71
    Juan MinayaRS SO

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Next game kickoff time

Miami Hurricanes plays Florida State at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachMario Cristobalsince 2022
Offensive CoordinatorShannon Dawson
Defensive CoordinatorCorey Hetherman

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
49.6
Yards/G
554.8
Pass Yds/G
334.4
Rush Yds/G
220.4
TO Margin
2
3rd Down %
51.06%
Total TD
32
Sacks
16
TFL
26
INT
3
Team Analysis
WHY #8 IN WS POWER
Results this season+1.0 pts

Undefeated so far this season.

2025 SP+: 24.7

85%

Roster talent: 91st percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #9 national

6%

Returning production: 37%

2%

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Portal

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Miami Starting Quarterback

Miami Hurricanes starting lineup

Miami starting lineup: QB Darian Mensah, RB Mark Fletcher Jr., WR-X Vandrevius Jacobs, TE Elija Lofton. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Darian Mensah is the projected starting quarterback for Miami as of October 15, 2026. Luke Nickel is listed second.

Miami also projects Mark Fletcher Jr. at running back, Vandrevius Jacobs at wide receiver and Elija Lofton at tight end.

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

Darian Mensah · QBMark Fletcher Jr. · RBVandrevius Jacobs · WR-XElija Lofton · TE

Common questions

Who is Miami's starting quarterback?
Darian Mensah is the projected starting quarterback for Miami as of October 15, 2026. Luke Nickel is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Miami?
Mark Fletcher Jr. is the projected starter at running back for Miami, with Javian Mallory listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Miami?
Vandrevius Jacobs is the projected starter at wide receiver for Miami, with Daylyn Upshaw listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Miami?
Elija Lofton is the projected starter at tight end for Miami, with Gavin Mueller listed second.
When was the Miami Hurricanes depth chart last updated?
The Miami Hurricanes depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Miami's record last season?
Miami Hurricanes finished 13-3 (6-2 in ACC play).
When does Miami Hurricanes play next?
Miami Hurricanes plays Florida State at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

Full Miami roster

Every player on the Miami Hurricanes depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Vandrevius Jacobs, Daylyn Upshaw

WR: Cooper Barkate, Somourian Wingo, Milan Parris

WR: Malachi Toney, Vance Spafford

LT: Samson Okunlola, Jamal Meriweather, Jaden Wilkerson

LG: Seuseu Alofaituli, Ben Congdon, Johnathan Cline

C: Ryan Rodriguez, Rhys Woodrow

RG: Max Buchanan, Jackson Cantwell

RT: Matthew McCoy, Jacob Hawks, Juan Minaya

TE: Elija Lofton, Gavin Mueller, Israel Briggs, Owen Ruskavich

QB: Darian Mensah, Luke Nickel, Judd Anderson

RB: Mark Fletcher Jr., Javian Mallory, Girard Pringle Jr., Chris Wheatley-Humphrey, Jordan Lyle

Defense

DE: Damon Wilson II, Armondo Blount, Asharri Charles

DT: Justin Scott, Keona Davis, Mykah Newton

DT: Ahmad Moten Sr., Jarquez Carter

DE: Marquise Lightfoot, Herbert Scroggins III, Booker Pickett Jr.

WLB: Chase Smith, Cam Pruitt, Ezekiel Marcelin Jr.

MLB: Mohamed Toure, Kamal Bonner, Kellen Wiley Jr.

CB: Damari Brown, Camdin Portis, Ryan Mack

SS: JJ Dunnigan, Isaiah Taylor

FS: Zechariah Poyser, Dylan Day, Cortez Redding

CB: Bryce Fitzgerald, Ethan O'Connor

NB: Omar Thornton, Chris Ewald Jr.

RES: Luka Gilbert, OJ Frederique Jr., Ja'Boree Antoine, Joshua Moore, CharMar Brown

RES: Xavier Lucas

Special Teams

PT: Dylan Joyce, Tucker Tevepaugh

PK: Jake Weinberg, Jack Olsen, Will Rocha

KO: Jake Weinberg, Jack Olsen, Will Rocha

LS: Adam Booker, Vance Diepenbrock

H: Dylan Joyce, Tucker Tevepaugh

PR: Malachi Toney, Cooper Barkate

KR: Girard Pringle Jr., Javian Mallory