Elija Lofton News, Rumors, Updates - Miami (FL) Hurricanes

Finds end zone in win Lofton logged three receptions (on four targets) for 26 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 43-35 overtime victory over Florida State.

Impact Lofton scored his second touchdown of the season as Miami beat Florida State in an absolute thriller. He's been a minor part of this passing game, but he has at least one reception in every game and has four targets and three catches in each of the last two weeks.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Eljia Lofton is becoming the additional playmaking threat that Miami's offense needs Elija Lofton faced a lot of questions before the season and the Miami Hurricanes tight end is answering them each week. Lofton entered sprin...

SEPTEMBER 23 • CANESWARNING.COM

Hauls in TD vs. Wake Forest Lofton caught 5 of 6 targets for 39 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 33-20 win against Wake Forest.

Impact Lofton had been extremely quiet through two games, with just two catches for 23 yards. In Week 3, Miami leaned on the tight end a lot more, quarterback Darian Mensah looked his way six times and he parlayed that into 39 yards and a score. This offense is awash with playmakers; Lofton might not always get the chance to contribute in a big way. Still, it was good to see the tight end get involved in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Mensah sets ACC consecutive-completions marks, defense rises in 4th as No. 5 Miami tops Wake Forest

Darian Mensah connected on his first 24 passes on the way to setting Atlantic Coast Conference records for consecutive completions, and fifth-ranked Miami’s defense came up with fo...

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Standing out in spring ball Lofton (lower body) is standing out in Miami's spring practice, the program reported.

Impact It's encouraging to hear that Lofton is playing well, but it's more encouraging to hear that he's even on the field after the tight end missed the National Championship loss to Indiana with a lower body injury. As a sophomore, Lofton reeled in 23 catches for 218 yards and three scores; he'll look to build on those numbers as a junior in Coral Gables.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Darian Mensah Officially Joins Miami Hurricanes After Agreement With Duke

After settling legal battle with Duke, QB Darian Mensah has officially joined the Miami Hurricanes.

JANUARY 28 • FOX SPORTS

Darian Mensah Officially Joins Miami Hurricanes After Agreement With Duke

QB Darian Mensah joins Miami Hurricanes after legal battle with Duke

Darian Mensah has enrolled at Miami, boosting the Hurricanes with another standout transfer quarterback

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Miami to be without starting TE Elija Lofton for national championship game Miami football has ruled out starting tight end Elija Lofton for Monday's national championship game. Here's everything to know about his ab...

JANUARY 17 • USATODAY.COM

Won't play in title game Lofton (lower body) is listed as out for Monday's National Championship game against Indiana.

Impact Lofton was carted off the field during Miami's semifinal win, and he'll be unable to play in Monday's national title game. The sophomore tight end will end the season with 23 receptions for 218 yards and three touchdowns.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for title game Lofton (lower body) is questionable for Miami's cash with Indiana in the National Championship game on Monday, Jan. 19, per Adam Lichtenstein of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

Impact Lofton was carted to the locker room during Miami's win over Ole Miss in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff at the Fiesta Bowl. That limited him to one catch for 15 yards against the Rebels, but the tight end has been a minor part of this passing game all year, reeling in 23 catches for 218 yards and three touchdowns this fall. His status remains in question for next Monday.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Carted back to locker room Lofton suffered an apparent lower body injury in the first quarter and was carted back to the locker room, Adam Kunin of Cronkite News reports.

Impact Lofton's time in the game was unfortunately short-lived after suffering what seems to be a serious injury. It's unlikely he'll play again this season if Miami were able to advance to the championship.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

No. 13 Miami races past No. 24 Pitt 38-7 to state its case for a CFP berth

Carson Beck passed for 267 yards and three touchdowns as No. 13 Miami beat No. 24 Pittsburgh 38-7

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Beck's 4 TD passes carry No. 14 Miami past Virginia Tech, 34-17

Carson Beck threw for 320 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 14 Miami to a 34-17 victory over Virginia Tech. Malachi Toney had career highs in receptions (12) and yards (146) an...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

'One of a kind' Hurricanes sophomore Elija Lofton poised for major role As he progressed from his freshman season into spring camp and now fall camp, Lofton has continued improving his game as he prepares to be a...

AUGUST 6, 2025 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Set for expanded role Lofton is expected to see a larger role for the 2025 season, David Lake of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Lofton has seen his role vary during the spring as he has been lining up as a tight but also as running back in the backfield, indicating he should be getting the ball in his hands in different ways. The second-year tight end reeled in just nine passes for 150 yards and one touchdown during his freshman campaign.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Mensah sets ACC consecutive-completions marks, defense rises in 4th as No. 5 Miami tops Wake Forest

Darian Mensah Officially Joins Miami Hurricanes After Agreement With Duke

QB Darian Mensah joins Miami Hurricanes after legal battle with Duke

No. 13 Miami races past No. 24 Pitt 38-7 to state its case for a CFP berth

Beck's 4 TD passes carry No. 14 Miami past Virginia Tech, 34-17