Miami (OH) RedHawks News

Cade Yacamelli - DNP for Week 10 Yacamelli (undisclosed) did not play during Tuesday's game against Buffalo.

Impact Yacamelli logged his first DNP of the season, and it comes at a time when he has not logged a rushing attempt in multiple weeks. The running back's next chance to record a carry is in Week 11 against Ohio, scheduled for next Tuesday now that the RedHawks' regular-season schedule will only include weekday games.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scoop Smith - Scores third TD of season Smith recorded three rushes for 31 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 34-31 overtime defeat versus Buffalo.

Impact Although he did not record a catch, Smith was effective on the ground, averaging over 10 yards per rush, including a touchdown run in Tuesday's narrow loss to the Bulls. The wide receiver also scored on a blocked punt, which he returned for 38 yards. The Pennsylvania native extended the RedHawks' lead in the fourth quarter on a six-yard run. In nine games, Smith has posted 18 catches for 189 yards and one touchdown, along with nine rushes for 149 yards and two touchdowns.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braylon Isom - Scores first TD of season Isom tallied seven receptions (on nine targets) for 89 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 34-31 overtime defeat versus Buffalo.

Impact In his first action since Oct. 17, Isom not only recorded his first score of the campaign, but also compiled his most single-game receptions in Tuesday's narrow loss to the Bulls. The wide receiver scored on a 21-yard pass from Caleb Heavner to open the scoring for the RedHawks in the first quarter. In six games, the Michigan native has 19 catches for 251 yards and one touchdown.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rodney Nelson - Scores TD in loss Nelson recorded 12 rushes for 45 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 34-31 overtime defeat against Buffalo.

Impact Nelson recorded a touchdown in his third consecutive game in Tuesday's narrow loss to the Bulls. The running back scored on a 10-yard run to extend his team's second-quarter lead. In nine games, the Maryland native has 90 rushes for 436 yards and four touchdowns.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

D'Shawntae Jones - Season-high in rushing yards Jones accrued 17 rushes for 112 yards during Tuesday's 34-31 overtime loss versus Buffalo.

Impact Jones recorded a season-high 112 rushing yards despite Tuesday's narrow defeat to the Bulls. The running back's previous season-high was 48 yards on Oct. 17 against Akron. In nine games, the Ohio native has 72 rushes for 285 yards and three touchdowns.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Heavner - Inefficient performance in loss Heavner was 12-for-23 passing for 154 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 34-31 overtime loss to Buffalo.

Impact Heavner completed just 52.2 percent of his 23 passes, including a touchdown, but could not lead his team to a win over the Bulls on Tuesday. The quarterback's lone touchdown came on a 21-yard pass to Braylon Isom in the first quarter, giving his team the lead. In eight games played this season, the Texas native is 68-for-125 passing with 769 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions, along with 66 rushes for 212 yards and two touchdowns.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Devin Hyatt - Will sit out Tuesday Hyatt (undisclosed) won't suit up for Tuesday's matchup versus Buffalo, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Hyatt hasn't played since Week 4. He's not expected to have a big role for Miami (OH) even when he's cleared.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cade Yacamelli - Listed as questionable versus Buffalo Yacamelli (undisclosed) carries a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's clash with Buffalo, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Yacamelli's status is uncertain leading up to Tuesday's kickoff, though a final call on his availability should be made before game time. The running back serves as a depth option in the backfield -- having not recorded a carry since Week 3 -- so if he is unavailable, his absence will not affect the offense significantly.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maleek Huggins - Records 122 yards in win Huggins accrued seven receptions (on 10 targets) for 122 yards during Saturday's 28-27 win versus Central Michigan.

Impact After being targeted 10 times, Huggins reeled in seven passes for an average of 17.4 yards per completion in Saturday's win over the Chippewas. The Florida native has 24 receptions for 431 yards and one touchdown this season.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Damarion Witten - Scores fourth TD of season Witten caught 3 of 4 targets for 41 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-27 win versus Central Michigan.

Impact After breaking a four-game drought with a touchdown last week, Witten reeled in another score during Saturday's win over the Chippewas. The wide receiver caught a seven-yard pass from Caleb Heavner to cross the goal line and give his team the second-quarter lead. This year, the Ohio native has 17 receptions for 346 yards and four touchdowns.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Heavner - Leads RedHawks to win Heavner completed 18 of 33 passes for 221 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 28-27 victory versus Central Michigan. He also had 15 rushes for 58 yards wit...

Impact Despite tossing two interceptions, Heavner threw two touchdowns to lead his team to a win over the Chippewas on Saturday. The quarterback completed a seven-yard touchdown pass to Damarion Witten to take the lead in the second quarter and later scored on a 27-yard run in the third quarter. The Texas native has 615 passing yards, 217 rushing yards, five total touchdowns and four interceptions this season.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Loftus - Back in action Loftus (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's matchup versus Central Michigan, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Loftus, who was limited to just a handful of snaps in Week 7, is active for Saturday's matchup with the Chippewas. The 6-foot-6 redshirt freshman has tallied five receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown across seven games this season.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Zvonar - Set to miss Week 8 Zvonar is out for Saturday's clash with Central Michigan, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Zvonar will be held out during this contest as he deals with an undisclosed injury, futher delaying his season debut. He will aim to be available for the team's next meeting against Buffalo on Nov. 3.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Noam Butbul - Out Week 8 Butbul has been ruled out for Saturday's clash with Central Michigan, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Butbul will be unavailable due to undisclosed reasons as the RedHawks take on the Chippewas in Week 8. The 6-foot redshirt freshman tight end has yet to record a reception at the collegiate level.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Hyatt - Not playing againt Central Michigan Hyatt (undisclosed) won't play Saturday's matchup versus Central Michigan, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Hyatt will be held out of this contest as he works his way back from an undisclosed injury. The redshirt junior wide receiver will aim to be available for the team;s next contest against Buffalo on Nov. 3.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Rodney Nelson - Scores first two TDs of season Nelson accrued 13 rushes for 142 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 34-14 victory versus Akron.

Impact Nelson recorded a season-high 142 rushing yards, averaging 10.9 yards per carry on 13 rushes during Saturday's win over the Zips. The running back started the scoring for the RedHawks on a nine-yard run in the first quarter and later cemented the lead with a 58-yard run in the fourth quarter. The Maryland native has 68 carries for 348 yards and two touchdowns this year.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Heavner - Little production in win Heavner completed 8 of 16 passes for 65 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 34-14 win over Akron. He also had five rushes for 45 yards.

Impact Despite completing only 50 percent of his 16 passes, Heavner led his team to a Saturday win over the Zips. The quarterback tossed a 27-yard touchdown to Damarion Witten to extend the lead in the second quarter. The Texas native has 394 passing yards, 159 rushing yards, three total touchdowns and two interceptions this year.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Loftus - Held out vs. Zips Loftus (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's 34-14 victory over Akron.

Impact Loftus was held out of Saturday's contest for undisclosed reasons, marking his first missed game of the season. The 6-foot-6 tight end has caught five passes for 87 yards and a touchdown across six games for the Redhawks this season. His next chance to return will come against Central Michigan on Saturday.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Hyatt - Out Saturday Hyatt (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's contest against Akron, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Hyatt will miss another contest as he tends to an undisclosed injury. The wideout has played in only one game this season, which came against UConn in Week 4. He will aim to return in Week 8 against Central Michigan.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Heavner - Taking over as starter Heavner completed 6 of 20 passes for 95 yards during Saturday's 20-19 victory versus Massachusetts. He also had 11 rushes for 54 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Despite completing just 30 percent of his 20 passes, Heavner led the RedHawks to a narrow victory over the Minutemen on Saturday. The quarterback recorded his first rushing touchdown on a nine-yard run to take the lead in the first quarter. The Texas native has 329 passing yards, 114 rushing yards, two total touchdowns and one interception this season.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Zvonar - Available Saturday Zvonar is available for Saturday's game at UMass, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Zvonar has not yet appeared in a game this season. He has previously been left off the injury report too, indicating that he may not see the field even though he's healthy.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Castner - Good to go Saturday Castner (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game at UMass, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Castner, who has not played yet this season, has a chance to make his season debut Saturday. It's unclear the redshirt freshman will see the field though given his place on the depth chart.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

David McComb - Remains out Saturday McComb (upper body) remains out for Saturday's game versus UMass, per the MAC availability report.

Impact McComb's status for the rest of 2026 remains up in the air, per a report from On3.com a week ago, so it shouldn't be too surprising that he's sidelined this week, and it's possible he may not be available again in 2026. Caleb Heavner should continue to start while McCobb is sidelined.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Ross - Good to go Saturday Ross is available for Saturday's game at UMass, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Ross, who has missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury, is available to return Saturday on the road. He caught four of seven targets for 52 yards and a touchdown across the first three games of the season.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lynel Billups-Williams - Scores second TD of season Billups-Williams logged four catches for 75 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-20 defeat versus Bowling Green.

Impact Billups-Williams recorded his fourth game with at least four receptions this year Saturday against Bowling Green. The wide receiver reeled in a 10-yard pass from Caleb Heavner to tie the game in the fourth quarter. The Illinois native has 19 catches for 265 yards and two touchdowns so far.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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