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Miami (Ohio)

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Starters

  1. QBCaleb Heavner
  2. RBRodney Nelson
  3. WRDamarion Witten
  4. TEChristian Ross
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 6
    60
    Caleb HeavnerRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 11
    54
    Drew BellisariFR
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Defense starters

  1. LDEZhaiylen Scott
  2. LDTBrach Rice
  3. RDTRoosevelt Andrews III
  4. RDEGrant Lyons
  5. WLBBlayne Myrick
  6. MLBMalcolm McCain
  7. LCBMychal Yharbrough
  8. SSBen Minich
  9. FSEli Coppess
  10. RCBAmariyun Knighten
  11. NBDillon Tatum
RB
  1. 0
    77
    Rodney NelsonRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 9
    68
    D'Shawntae JonesRS SO
  3. 20
    55
    Cade YacamelliRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 8
    77
    Damarion WittenRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 2
    52
    Carl JenkinsSO/TR

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Next game kickoff time

Miami (Ohio) plays Buffalo at home on Tue, Nov 3. The listed kickoff time is 08:00 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

No starter changes recorded on the Miami (Ohio) depth chart so far in Week 9.

Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachChuck Martinsince 2016
Offensive CoordinatorGus Ragland
Defensive CoordinatorBill Brechin
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
27.0
Yards/G
358.1
Pass Yds/G
217.0
Rush Yds/G
141.1
TO Margin
2
3rd Down %
35.87%
Total TD
25
Sacks
16
TFL
24
INT
5
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #86 IN WS POWER
Results this season-9.8 pts

Lost to Bowling Green Falcons in week 5.

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; −9.8 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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Miami (Ohio) transfer portal

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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 November 1, 2026. Drew Bellisari is listed second.

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 November 1, 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 questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Miami (Ohio)'s starting quarterback?
Caleb Heavner is the projected starting quarterback for Miami (Ohio) as of November 1, 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 November 1, 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 Buffalo at home on Tue, Nov 3. The listed kickoff time is 08:00 PM ET.
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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