Aggies vs. Miami Hurricanes: 2023 Opponent Preview
It's another season of Aggies football under coach Jimbo Fisher which means it's another season with lofty expectations for a special year.
Last season was another disappointing finish for A&M as it struggled at key positions, especially at quarterback, and the focus for this year will be to improve on all fronts. And hopefully, the quarterback position will be solved by Conner Weigman.
The Aggies have another cushy Week 1 opponent with the New Mexico Lobos and hope to cash in during Week 2 against the Miami Hurricanes on Sept. 9. Last season, the Aggies beat Miami 17-9 during a Sept. 17 matchup at Kyle Field. But the Hurricanes are much improved from a season ago, and the A&M might have its hands full at Hard Rock Stadium.
Be sure to stick with AllAggies.com as we preview every aspect of the matchup with the Hurricanes throughout the week.
2023 Miami Hurricanes
2022 Record: 5-7 (3-5 in ACC)
Head coach: Mario Cristobal
Cristobal enters his second year as the head coach of the Hurricanes.
Offensive Set: Pro Style
The inaugural season for the Miami Hurricanes under Cristobal didn't go as anticipated, but the team should be set for a rebound season in 2023. Shannon Dawson is now the new play-caller, and if quarterback Tyler Van Dyke can remain healthy, it will help boost an offense that scored an average of 23.6 points per game in 2022.
Defensive Set: 4-2-5
The defense, too, is under new leadership from Lance Guidry and is swimming with talent. Miami probably isn't ready to compete with Clemson or Florida State in the ACC but it is certainly capable of a winning season and a bowl game. Safety Kamren Kinchens is set to lead a group with some high-end talent. But potentially glaring holes remain.
Projected starters on Offense:
QB Tyler Van Dyke (Junior)
RB Henry Parrish Jr. (Junior)
WR Colbie Young (Junior)
WR Jacolby George (Junior)
WR Xavier Restrepo (Junior)
TE Cam McCormick (Senior)
LT Zion Nelson (Senior)
LG Javion Cohen (Senior)
C Matt Lee (Senior)
RG Anez Cooper (Sophomore)
RT Francis Mauigoa (Junior)
Projected starters on Defense:
DE Jahfari Harvey (Junior)
DT Leonard Taylor III (Junior)
DT Jared Harrison-Hunte (Junior)
DE Akheem Mesidor (Junior)
LB Wesley Bissainthe (Sophomore)
LB Francisco Mauigoa (Junior)
CB Davonte Brown (Senior)
SS James Williams (Junior)
FS Kamren Kinchens (Junior)
CB Daryl Porter Jr. (Junior)
NICKEL: Te'Cory Couch (Senior)
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