Miami Hurricanes miss Xavier Lucas for the Florida A&M football game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 12:23 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Miami Hurricanes junior cornerback Xavier Lucas did not participate in warmups ahead of Thursday's home game against Florida A&M. Lucas was not dressed for the contest, leaving the Hurricanes shorthanded in the secondary. The team entered the matchup already missing starting cornerback OJ Frederique Jr., who sustained a significant injury during the team's season-opening victory against Stanford. Coach Mario Cristobal provided no prior indication of Lucas's unavailability earlier in the week. Because the game is a nonconference matchup, the team was not required to release an official availability report. Miami adjusted its defensive lineup by starting Damari Brown and Bryce Fitzgerald at outside cornerback, while freshman JJ Dunnigan received his first start at safety.
- •Xavier Lucas missed the game against Florida A&M after failing to participate in warmups.
- •The Hurricanes previously lost starting cornerback OJ Frederique Jr. to a significant injury.
- •Damari Brown and Bryce Fitzgerald started at outside cornerback for the Hurricanes.
- •Freshman JJ Dunnigan made his first career start at safety.
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Hurricanes missing cornerback Xavier Lucas for FAMU game
"MIAMI GARDENS — The Hurricanes appeared to be down another cornerback for Thursday’s game against Florida A&M. Junior cornerback Xavier Lucas did not warm up with the defensive backs and did not appear to be available for the game against the Rattlers. Miami was already missing starter OJ Frederique Jr., who suffered a “significant” injury in the Hurricanes’ season-opening win over Stanford. ...
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