Former Spartans Dillon Tatum, Bai Jobe and James Schott earn backup roles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 6:04 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Miami (OH) released its depth chart ahead of the team's season opener against Pitt scheduled for Saturday. Three former Michigan State players, Dillon Tatum, Bai Jobe, and James Schott, appear on the roster but are not listed as starters. Each player enters the season as a backup at his respective position. The team finalized the depth chart as it prepares for the upcoming matchup in Pittsburgh. The former Spartans will look to compete for starting positions throughout the remainder of the season.
- •Dillon Tatum, Bai Jobe and James Schott are listed as backups.
- •Miami (OH) faces Pitt this Saturday.
- •The players previously attended Michigan State.
- •The depth chart was released ahead of week one.
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Trio of former Spartans fail to crack first string at Miami (OH)
"Three former Spartans were listed as backups in Miami (OH) depth chart.
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