The Hurricanes rank fifth in the ACC with 15 returning starters. Its not clear what method or formula Steele uses to determine returning starters or who he considers Miami’s returning starters to be. He does break it down as Miami having seven starters back on offense and eight on defense.
Syracuse who the Hurricanes host October 21 leads the nation with 20 returning starters. That includes Quarterback Eric Dungey. North Carolina State who replaced the Orange from their 2016 schedule ranks third nationally with 17 returning starters including their quarterback.
Florida State and Georgia Tech are tied for ninth in the country with 16 returning starters.