Miami's Fiesta Bowl Injury Report Relays Positive News

The Miami Hurricanes could be healthy at the right time ahead of the Fiesta Bowl against Ole Miss.

Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive back OJ Frederique Jr. (29) walks on the field with crutches after the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Miami Hurricanes have arrived in Phoenix, AZ, for the Fiesta Bowl, and so have some of the injured players who could be seen playing against the Ole Miss Rebels.

The Hurricanes have lost three starters over the past two games thanks to injuries, but in the first availability report, the Canes could have some of their best players back.

Head coach Mario Cristobal was asked about his players' availability and relayed some positive news for Damari Brown, OJ Frederique Jr., and Ahmad Moten Sr.

"Progressing steadily," Cristobal said. "I would say day-to-day, and we'll have a better idea in the next two or three days, but we feel like they're progressing at a pretty good rate."

In the first availability report, none of those players has been listed as out. Brown and Frederique were spotted practicing with full contact in preparation for the Rebels, as well as Moten. The defense of the Canes will be needed ahead of a bwol game the program has never won (0-4).

Miami's Injury Report

Nov 1, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive back Damari Brown (2) celebrates during the game between the Mustangs and the Hurricanes at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

OUT

LB #9 Malik Bryant

WR #13 Daylyn Upshaw

QUESTIONABLE

DB #2 Damari Brown

DL #44 Cole McConathy II

DL #99 Ahmad Moten Sr.

PROBABLE

DB #29 OJ Frederique Jr.

Ole Miss Injury Report

Jan 1, 2026; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs in the third quarter during the 2025 Sugar Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

OUT

CB #13 Cedrick Beavers

LB #34 Raymond Collins

OL #76 John Wayne Oliver

QUESTIONABLE

DE #5 Kam Franklin

PROBABLE

TE #4 Caleb Odom

RB #5 Kewan Lacy

TE #8 Dae'Quan Wright

WR #19 Cayden Lee

CB #28 Dante Core

How to Watch the Fiesta Bowl:

Game Day: January 8

Kickoff time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern

TV: ESPN

Radio:560 WQAM,990AM ESPN Deportes,WVUM,

Last Time Out, Ole Miss: The Sugar Bowl was an instant classic as the Rebels pulled off the upset victory over the Georgia Bulldogs 39-34, thanks to a legacy-changing game from the star quarterback, Trinidad Chambliss.

Last Time Out, Miami: The Hurricanes pulled off the upset against the 2024 national champions, Ohio State, where they out-muscled the team en route to a 24-14 win thanks to a five-sack day between their monstrous defensive line and a pick-six thanks to Keionte Scott.

Last Meeting: The last time these teams faced off was nearly 75 years ago in 1951, when the Hurricanes defeated the Rebels 20-7. Ole Miss holds a series record of 2-1 in their three-game history.

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