Miami head coach Mario Cristobal provided positive updates for multiple Hurricanes during his weekly appearance on the Joe Rose Show on WQAM. Cristobal commented on cornerback O.J. Frederique, defensive tackle David Blay, running back Mark Fletcher Jr. and wide receiver C.J. Daniels.
Via an X post from Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald, Cristobal stated he feels "pretty good" about Blay returning versus Pittsburgh. Blay missed the Miami wins over North Carolina State and at Virginia Tech with an unspecified injury. Virginia Tech ran for 194 yards and averaged 5.