Hurricanes Running Back Mark Fletcher Jr. Out vs. Syracuse
Miami will be without key offensive player Mark Fletcher Jr. for their Saturday game against Syracuse. Fletcher, the Hurricanes' starting running back, was listed as out in the Thursday availability report after sustaining an injury late in the loss to SMU.
Other Injuries Impacting Miami
- Cornerback OJ Frederique is also out and is expected to miss several weeks, according to Miami coach Mario Cristobal.
- Wide receiver Tony Johnson, who had a strong performance against Stanford despite limited playtime, is listed as out.
- Defensive tackle Ahmad Moten Sr. and wide receiver CJ Daniels are questionable after missing the previous game against SMU.
- Linebacker Wesley Bissainthe, a starter with 32 tackles and an interception this season, is questionable for the Syracuse game.
Fletcher's Impact and Replacements
Fletcher leads Miami's rushing attack with a career-best 636 yards and nine touchdowns on 125 carries. Without him, Miami will rely on running backs Marty Brown, Jordan Lyle, Girard Pringle Jr., and Chris Wheatley-Humphrey to carry the ground game.
“Would like to see us continue to improve in the run game. I think those guys are really good players. We’ve seen them play good football. I think it’s an opportunity for Girard Pringle, Chris Wheatley-Humphrey.” — Coach Mario Cristobal
Author's summary: Miami faces a challenging matchup against Syracuse with key injuries, notably to their leading running back Mark Fletcher Jr., highlighting opportunities for backup players to step up in the running game.
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