⚡ CFB Dashboard

- A 10.5-win total was cited, with 11-1 described as a fair expectation given Miami's roster and schedule; returning to the playoff is the program's internal standard. - The early schedule should give Jackson a gentler runway at quarterback than Miami had in 2025, when the opener was Notre Dame. - The tougher portion features Florida State and Pitt at home plus late-season road pressure, including Notre Dame in November, but Miami should still be a double-digit favorite in much of the slate. - The offense has more continuity at quarterback, receiver and running back than the defense, where replacing Ruben Bain and Akheem Mesidor creates greater uncertainty. - Backup quarterback and backup center remain the clearest depth concerns, making injuries at either spot the main threat to the 11-win case.

- QB/OL: On recent podcast Todd McShay says Mensah is right behind Dante Moore as passers he trusts most in the pocket.

- OL: Probably couldn’t put down, “never seen any of their linemen in games but the o line coach is good”

- OL/LB: It should be a great game but Miami should have the better offense and offensive line which will turn the tide because ND defense will be on it's heels the entire game.

- Cantwell may try track once established; focused on playing offensive line for now.

- Olubobola has elite physical tools and very high ceiling; major addition to OLine room.

- One QB at a time standard; loaded OL/Mensah athleticism minimize injury risk; Nickel step below Emory.

- Mensah mobile QB; weak OL could benefit his development this year.

- Rueben Bain's run defense and pass rush elite; pad level, technique, finishing superior to Bailey.

- OL: They cross train all these guys in practices, they are not starting from square 1 at any of those spots.

- McCoy at RT, Samson's late-season play, LT could form strong OL if communication improves.