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Bryce Fitzgerald takes on new role at cornerback for Miami

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Bryce Fitzgerald takes on new role at cornerback for Miami

Summary

Bryce Fitzgerald started at cornerback for the Miami Hurricanes in their recent match against Florida A&M, emerging in place of the injured Romanas Frederique Jr. Fitzgerald, originally a safety, reported weight gain and expressed readiness to adapt to multiple defensive roles. The sophomore logged an impressive six interceptions last season, indicating his ball-hawking skills. He aims to bolster the Hurricanes' depleted secondary as they prepare for an upcoming game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Fitzgerald noted his desire to improve as he takes on more responsibilities on the field.

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•Fitzgerald started at cornerback against Florida A&M
•He recorded 32 tackles and eight interceptions in high school
•Miami faces Wake Forest next in an ACC matchup
•Fitzgerald aims to improve versatility on defense
•He has two tackles and one pass broken up this season

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11:00 AMYahoo Sports — UM’s Bryce Fitzgerald: ‘I’m an Unfinished Product’

What they're saying

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Versatile standout Bryce Fitzgerald embraces a new role at cornerback, leveraging his ball-hawking instincts and physical growth to anchor a depleted Miami Hurricanes secondary against Wake Forest.
— Yahoo Sports

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