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In its pre-FAMU 2026 review of the Stanford opener, the report says Miami averaged only 0.81 rushing yards before contact versus a 1.89 national average despite its dominant passing performance. Mark Fletcher faced -0.15 yards before contact per carry and CharMar Brown 0.50, identifying a run-blocking concern from that specific game rather than describing the later FAMU result.
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Miami's one sack against Stanford understated some disruption: the report attributes five offensive holding penalties to its rush and notes Stanford's quick passing approach. Armondo Blount produced three pressures and a sack while working mainly at end with some tackle snaps; converting disruption into sacks was a stated pre-FAMU improvement area.
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The Stanford review identifies Miami's linebacker, nickel and safety coverage technique as a concern against quick and intermediate tight-end routes. Benji Blackburn caught 7 of 10 targets for 52 yards, including two completions against Mo Toure; the issue is coverage execution at those levels, not a reported lineup change.
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Stanford slot receiver Caden High caught 6 of 7 targets for 92 yards against Miami, with all six catches moving the chains, while Stanford's outside receivers combined for 5 catches on 17 targets for 52 yards. That opening-game split points to a different inside-coverage problem than the results against outside receivers.
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Before FAMU, the report described long-term injuries to Miami corners OJ Frederique and Ja'Borree Antoine but labeled Xavier Lucas' possible injury only a rumor. It expected Damari Brown and Ethan O'Connor to carry the main workload and discussed young corners or safety cross-training as depth options, not confirmed moves or a post-FAMU availability update.