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Miami depth chart vs Notre Dame, Week 10

at Notre Dame · Sat Nov 7 · 07:30 PM ET · NBC

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Starters

  1. QBDarian Mensah
  2. RBMark Fletcher Jr.
  3. WRDaylyn Upshaw
  4. TEElija Lofton
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 2, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 10
    98
    Darian MensahRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 5
    79
    Luke NickelRS FR
  3. 11
    68
    Dereon ColemanFR
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Defense starters

  1. LDEArmondo Blount
  2. LDTAhmad Moten Sr.
  3. RDTJustin Scott
  4. RDEMarquise Lightfoot
  5. WLBChase Smith
  6. MLBMohamed Toure
  7. LCBEthan O'Connor
  8. SSJJ Dunnigan
  9. FSZechariah Poyser
  10. RCBXavier Lucas
  11. NBBryce Fitzgerald
RB
  1. 4
    96
    Mark Fletcher Jr.SR
    Starter
  2. 21
    74
    Javian MalloryFR
  3. 2
    74
    Jordan LyleJR
WR-X
  1. 7
    85
    Daylyn UpshawRS FR
    Starter
  2. 8
    79
    Vandrevius JacobsRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 83
    68
    Tyran EvansFR

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Next game kickoff time

Miami Hurricanes plays Notre Dame away on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

  • WR-X: Vandrevius Jacobs → Daylyn Upshaw
  • LG: Seuseu Alofaituli → Ben Congdon
  • RG: Max Buchanan → Seuseu Alofaituli
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Coaching Staff

Head CoachMario Cristobalsince 2022
Offensive CoordinatorShannon Dawson
Defensive CoordinatorCorey Hetherman
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 2

Points/G
47.6
Yards/G
534.9
Pass Yds/G
332.4
Rush Yds/G
202.5
TO Margin
5
3rd Down %
54.55%
Total TD
50
Sacks
24
TFL
36
INT
4
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Why this rating
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Results this season+5.5 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%

Base rating is the blend above; +5.5 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. Ratings above 90 are compressed toward 99, so only the very best résumé reaches the top. How we rank · not a betting line.

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11 adds in two-deep · avg 86 OVR · top add: C. Barkate (WR, 98, from Duke)

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Miami Hurricanes transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

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Miami Starting Quarterback

Miami Hurricanes starting lineup

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

Darian Mensah is the projected starting quarterback for Miami as of November 2, 2026. Luke Nickel is listed second.

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

The full Miami Hurricanes two-deep was last updated November 2, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Darian Mensah · QBMark Fletcher Jr. · RBDaylyn Upshaw · WR-XElija Lofton · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Miami's starting quarterback?
Darian Mensah is the projected starting quarterback for Miami as of November 2, 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?
Daylyn Upshaw is the projected starter at wide receiver for Miami, with Vandrevius Jacobs 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 November 2, 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 Notre Dame away on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.
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Full Miami roster

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

Offense

WR: Daylyn Upshaw, Vandrevius Jacobs, Tyran Evans, Brenden Cook, Kolby Luna

WR: Cooper Barkate, Somourian Wingo, Milan Parris, Riply Luna

WR: Malachi Toney, Vance Spafford, Nick Thomas, Brennan Burton

LT: Samson Okunlola, Jackson Cantwell, Jaden Wilkerson

LG: Ben Congdon, Canon Pickett, Ralph Scroggins

C: Ryan Rodriguez, Rhys Woodrow

RG: Seuseu Alofaituli, Jacob Hawks, Johnathan Cline, Yerovi Valdes Alfonso

RT: Matthew McCoy, Jamal Meriweather, Joel Ervin

TE: Elija Lofton, Gavin Mueller, Israel Briggs, Owen Ruskavich, Cole McConathy II

QB: Darian Mensah, Luke Nickel, Dereon Coleman, Judd Anderson

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

Defense

DE: Armondo Blount, Herbert Scroggins III, Keshawn Stancil, Asharri Charles

DT: Ahmad Moten Sr., Keona Davis, Mykah Newton, Isaac Chukwurah, Tyson Bacon

DT: Justin Scott, Jarquez Carter, Logan Nagle, Samuel Coufal, Fred Sainteus

DE: Marquise Lightfoot, Damon Wilson II, Booker Pickett Jr., DeAnthony Lafayette

WLB: Chase Smith, Ezekiel Marcelin Jr., Cam Pruitt, Jordan Campbell, Casey Rizzi

MLB: Mohamed Toure, Kamal Bonner, Kellen Wiley Jr., Karsten Busch, Braylon Lamar

CB: Ethan O'Connor, Ryan Mack, Brody Jennings, Jaelen Waters

SS: JJ Dunnigan, Isaiah Taylor, Monroe Toney, Andres Williams

FS: Zechariah Poyser, Dylan Day, Cortez Redding

CB: Xavier Lucas, Damari Brown, Camdin Portis, Takai Azziz, Stone Stroud

NB: Bryce Fitzgerald, Omar Thornton, Chris Ewald Jr.

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

RES: Max Buchanan

Special Teams

PT: Dylan Joyce, Tucker Tevepaugh

PK: Jake Weinberg, Jack Olsen, Will Rocha

KO: Jake Weinberg, Will Rocha

LS: Adam Booker, Vance Diepenbrock

H: Dylan Joyce, Tucker Tevepaugh

PR: Malachi Toney, Somourian Wingo, Cooper Barkate

KR: Somourian Wingo, Daylyn Upshaw, Girard Pringle Jr.