Yahoo Sports· 2h ago· 1 min read
MIAMI, Fla. – Several Miami Hurricanes defensive players will take on expanded roles for the upcoming 2026 college football season. Whether it’s edge rusher Marquise Lightfoot or defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald, breakout production is nearly bound. However, the linebacker situation should gather more attention.
Mohamed Toure is the most prolific among the position – an eight-year college football veteran. However, Chase Smith is another linebacker and an untraditional senior. The Palm Bay native was granted another year of NCAA eligibility and will play a sixth collegiate season.
Smith’s Hurricanes tenure is similar to Toure’s overall career – held back by injuries but coming back stronger. Following a 10-game freshman campaign, he would be severely limited over the next couple of years. Smith played eight games in the 2022 and 2023 seasons combined.
As a redshirt junior, the…
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