No. 6 Miami, dealing with injuries, set to take on an excited Central Michigan team on Saturday

The No. 6 Miami Hurricanes are set to face Central Michigan in a highly anticipated matchup on Saturday, despite dealing with injuries. Central Michigan coach Matt Drinkall is aware of the challenge he faces, acknowledging that Miami is a "titan" in college football and likely the most talented team in the sport. Miami's quarterback Darian Mensah has led the way this season, completing 11 touchdowns and zero interceptions in the first three games, a feat not matched since Southern California's Caleb Williams in 2023.

The Hurricanes, already short-handed in the secondary, now have concerns with injuries to wide receiver Malachi Toney and running back Mark Fletcher Jr., who both missed last week's game against Wake Forest. Miami also lost running back Marty Brown and wide receiver Joshua Moore for the season due to injuries. Drinkall is confident his team is ready to step up, emphasizing that playing against Miami means facing little to no pressure and having the opportunity to showcase their skills.

Central Michigan will be looking to avenge their two previous losses to Miami by exactly five points each time, dating back to 2019.