The Florida Gators bring back most of their skill position players on offense. For the Miami Hurricanes to win, their defense has to generate pressure against a Florida offensive line with only one returning starter. Miami returns five of their front seven defensively returning in 2019. That includes all three linebackers.
The tone of the Miami Hurricanes defense in 2019 will be set by the trio of Senior LBs entering the fourth season together as starters. Shaq Quarterman and Michael Pinckney will challenge to be All-ACC and All-Americans in 2019. Zach McCloud will share playing time with striker Romeo Finley as he did in 2018.