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- Miami has three sacks and a 24.7% pressure rate through two games, compared with 40.8% across 2025. The current edge group is Armondo Blount, Damon Wilson and Marquise Lightfoot. The article treats the early decline as a small-sample production issue with multiple possible causes, not proof the new personnel cannot rush the passer. - Opposing quarterbacks are releasing the ball in 2.55 seconds against Miami, down from 2.80 in 2025. Yet PFF's reported average time to generate

- DL/LB: I have mostly appreciated what you bring to the board from an experienced players perspective.

- QB/DL: That's definitely the game plan, contain and collapse, and watch which side he rolls to.

- Pick/market: our secondary is in dire straits; our DL gets no penetration (phrasing?), and our LBs are so bad that people are writing to the ACC Network Podcast, wanting Roddy and EJ to address it.

- OL/DL: Wake will be a challenge but the history of Miami at Wake is irrelevant.

- Miami has ruled out both starting cornerbacks for the Wake Forest game and is also missing another corner who could have replaced them, according to the preview. That leaves the secondary short-handed against a Wake Forest receiving group with several explosive-play options; the supplied article does not name the unavailable corners. - Miami's offense has scored 122 points and averaged 10.04 yards per play against Stanford and Florida A&M, with 50 of 140 snaps gaining at least 10 yards. Malachi Toney has 16 catches for 330 yards and four touchdowns. The preview expects Wake Forest to provide a stronger defensive test than those opening opponents. - Miami defensive end Armondo Blount has four quarterback pressures, including a sack against Stanford, while playing fewer than 30 snaps in each opening blowout. The preview cites 30 pressures last season as background for his expanded importance this year; the current small workload limits what the early totals alone can establish.

- Pick/market: Courtesy of Miami Athletics: The Hurricanes have been a force in their first two games.

- QB/OL: Next staff: HC-Deion Sanders OC/Qb-Chris Weinke WR-return of the Donk Rb-Sammie Smith OL-walter jones DC-Chuck Amato DL-Haggins LB-Ernie Sims Db-Terrell Buckley St-headset guy A staff that ‘gets’ what it means to be a Nole

- Miami has three sacks and a 24.7% pressure rate through two games, compared with 40.8% across 2025. The current edge group is Armondo Blount, Damon Wilson and Marquise Lightfoot. The article treats the early decline as a small-sample production issue with multiple possible causes, not proof the new personnel cannot rush the passer. - Opposing quarterbacks are releasing the ball in 2.55 seconds against Miami, down from 2.80 in 2025. Yet PFF's reported average time to generate pressure improved from 2.3 to 2.2 seconds. The article argues quicker throws are limiting pressure opportunities; the lower pressure rate alone does not establish that Miami's rushers are reaching quarterbacks more slowly. - Miami has blitzed on 27.4% of opposing dropbacks through two games versus 32.6% in 2025. The report connects the lighter pressure approach partly to an injury-affected secondary settling in, without naming new injuries or return dates. That provides scheme context, not confirmation of specific defensive-back absences for Wake Forest. - Wake Forest quarterback Lopez averages 2.94 seconds to throw in 2026, longer than the 2.55-second releases Miami has faced so far; his 2025 North Carolina average was 2.98. The report identifies his willingness to hold the ball for downfield throws as a potential Miami pressure opportunity. Whether Wake adopts a quicker passing approach Friday is explicitly unresolved.

- OL/DL: Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Armondo Blount spoke with the media ahead of Miami's game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

- Pick/market: Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah spoke with the media ahead of Miami's game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

- DL/LB: Shannon Dawson: Miami Does Not Want to Become a “Throw the Ball to Mali” Offense, All Weapons Will Be Used Shannon Dawson discusses Darian Mensah’s accuracy, Miami’s receiver depth and the challenge presented by...

- QB/DL: According to the NFL’s Next Gen Stats, Mauigoa didn’t allow a pressure or quarterback hit in 36 pass-blocking snaps.

- Miami's staff said Bryce Fitzgerald's safety-to-corner flexibility helps cover changing secondary combinations. The defensive coordinator identified Ryan Mack and Chris Ewald as useful options at corner, nickel and some safety. Questions referenced Xavier and OJ being out, but the answers supplied no specific return dates or medical clearances; praise for depth should not be read as restored availability. - JJ Dunningan earned an early start and was praised for assignment trust, tackling and versatility in the box, at nickel and deeper in coverage. The staff is rotating players through different safety, corner and linebacker combinations in practice so they can communicate with different teammates; this is an established preparation method, not a newly announced starting lineup. - Miami's offensive coordinator called protection communication the biggest improvement from game one to game two, after some early confusion against unusual fronts. Two-back shotgun sets both involve a talented backfield and disguise run direction by balancing the defense. The staff also links third-down calls to whether Mario Cristobal has authorized going for it on fourth down. - Miami is rotating six or seven receivers even in the first half and using running-back depth to keep players fresh. The passing game follows progressions rather than forcing targets to Malachi. The coordinator expects Gavin's snaps to grow after a camp setback slowed his development; that increase remains a projection. Javian Mallory drew praise for physical running, vision and pass protection. - Miami has no defensive takeaways through two games despite tips, overthrows and chances to finish plays. The coordinator said six linebackers have played in both games and tackling improved, but communication still needs work. Wake Forest's quarterback runs, shifts and quick perimeter throws will test eye discipline and box numbers; earlier opponents' quick passing has limited Miami's pass-rush opportunities.

- Pick/market: Another great Saturday of college football (week 2) at Coach JB's Football Bar and Cigar Lounge (we also watched the fights) for 'Footballpalooza'.

- Pick/market: I like the test they’ll pose for our secondary and DL.

- Miami QB Darian Mensah went 14-of-15 for 252 yards and three touchdowns against FAMU, bringing his two-game totals to 41-of-45 for 653 yards and eight touchdowns. Reserve Luke Nickel started the second half and completed all eight passes for 144 yards and three scores. Nickel's extended work came in a blowout, not an announced quarterback change. - Miami RB Mark Fletcher Jr. produced 105 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries against FAMU. Freshman Javian Mallory led the game with 142 yards on 10 carries and also scored twice. This shows productive depth in that matchup; the report does not announce a change in the running-back hierarchy. - Miami WR Malachi Toney caught four passes for 96 yards and a touchdown against FAMU. Freshmen Somourian Wingo and Vance Spafford scored their first collegiate receiving touchdowns, and 16 Hurricanes caught a pass. Those appearances document the blowout rotation, not specific future route shares. - Miami freshman DB JJ Dunnigan made his first collegiate start and led the team with five tackles against FAMU. Fellow freshman Cortez Redding added three tackles and a pass breakup. Their contributions provide concrete secondary-depth evidence, while the article does not specify permanent starting roles or next-game snap counts. - Miami's defense allowed FAMU 107 total yards, 37 rushing yards and 2.3 yards per play. It kept a second consecutive opponent's offense out of the end zone; FAMU's lone score came on a late fumble recovery. Cristobal said the front seven improved and reserves maintained a relatively decent execution level, an assessment from this FCS matchup.

- DL: The Congdon piece is weird ONLY because the hype was he was dominating lol and now back to back seems to be whatever against terrible competition.

- Pick/market: Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Armondo Blount spoke with the media after Miami's dominant 77-7 performance against the FAMU Rattlers.

- DL/LB: It’s the same defense yall loved last year and crowned the DC…but no Bain and Mesi winning ASAP.

- DL: I like What I’ve seen from Pickett in the snaps he’s played off the edge actually.

- Miami's offensive-line starters against Florida A&M were Samson Okunlola at left tackle, SJ Alofaituli at left guard, Ryan Rodriguez at center, Max Buchanan at right guard and Matt McCoy at right tackle. Darian Mensah reported consistently clean pockets and a practice emphasis on line-of-scrimmage execution; the performance came against an overmatched FCS opponent. - Miami opened defensively with Marquise Lightfoot, Ahmad Moten Sr., Justin Scott and Armondo Blount on the line, plus Kamal Bonner and Mohamed Toure at linebacker. These are the reported Florida A&M starters, not a new permanent rotation or future snap-share announcement. - Miami's reported starting secondary against Florida A&M consisted of Omar Thornton, JJ Dunnigan, Damari Brown, Zechariah Poyser and Bryce Fitzgerald. The article establishes their starting roles in that game without specifying future positional assignments or demotions for other defensive backs. - The Miami review attributes the limited defensive splash-play opportunities partly to Florida A&M emphasizing quick passes, runs and quarterback keepers while struggling to move the ball. The teams also agreed to a 10-minute fourth quarter, relevant context when comparing this blowout's production and playing time with a normal-length competitive game.

- Miami scored on all seven first-half possessions in its 77-7 win over Florida A&M, with Darian Mensah completing 14 of 15 passes for 252 yards and three touchdowns; this was an efficient home opener against FCS opposition, not proof that the passing game will maintain those rates against stronger opponents. - Miami's Mark Fletcher Jr. gained 105 yards and scored twice on seven carries, while freshman Javian Mallory added 142 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries, including a 52-yard scoring run; both backs produced explosive gains in the Florida A&M blowout without establishing how future competitive-game touches will be divided. - Miami quarterbacks Mensah, Luke Nickel and Dereon Coleman combined for 426 passing yards and six touchdowns while connecting with 16 different receivers; Malachi Toney led the team with four catches for 96 yards and a touchdown, separating his continued production from the wider blowout-game distribution. - Miami outgained Florida A&M 856-107 and allowed only 37 rushing yards, with Marquise Lightfoot and Herbert Scroggins III each recording a sack; the result supports a dominant performance in this game but does not establish the same defensive efficiency against stronger opponents.

- DL: We’re really gonna have to rely on the secondary this year.

- DL/LB: Agreed, also tough to judge when both teams we’ve played so far have put a huge emphasis on getting the ball out as fast as possible

- DL/LB: Not really concerned They are doing their job in the run game and in both games the other team gameplan is to get the ball out quickly It obviously not going to be on...

- QB/RB: Miami Offensive Starters QB #10 Darian Mensah, RB #4 Mark Fletcher, Jr., LT #63 Samson Okunlola, LG #65 SJ Alofaituli, C #76 Ryan Rodriguez, RG #66 Max Buchanan, RT #78 Matt McCoy, TE #9...