Miami is expected to get defensive lineman Armondo Blount, running back Jordan Lyle and wide receiver JoJo Trader back on Saturday versus South Florida. Blount, Lyle and Trader have not played since the season-opening 27-24 win over Notre Dame.
Lyle had five carries for 11 yards against Notre Dame before exiting with a reported ankle injury. Trader was targeted twice versus Notre Dame but did not record a reception. Blount finished with one tackle against Notre Dame.
The return of Lyle is a huge boost to Miami at running back. Lyle had 400 rushing yards in 2024, averaging 7.