Miami down 13 players vs. Virginia Tech amid COVID-19 issues
Miami will be significantly shorthanded for Saturday's game against Virginia Tech.
Thirteen players will miss the game, including four starters - offensive linemen John Campbell Jr. and Jakai Clark, defensive lineman Jared Harrison-Hunte, and linebacker Zach McCloud, the team announced, according to the Miami Herald's Susan Miller Degnan and David Wilson.
Tight end Larry Hodges, safety Keshawn Washington, offensive linemen Cleveland Reed Jr. and Jalen Rivers, and defensive linemen Jason Blissett Jr., Jahfari Harvey, Jalar Holley, and Chantz Williams will also be sidelined.
The Hurricanes don't reveal whether a player is missing a game due to COVID-19 protocols, but the team acknowledged recently it's dealing with coronavirus issues.
Miami reportedly had six players miss its season opener and 11 miss last week, mostly because of COVID-19 protocols.
The team will get back tight end Brevin Jordan and wide receivers Xavier Restrepo, Michael Redding III, and Keyshawn Smith against Vanderbilt.