Miami projected starting lineup and depth chart for Pop-Tarts Bowl | 2024-25 College football season

The 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl will feature the No. 18-ranked Iowa State Cyclones against the No. 13-ranked Miami Hurricanes. The game will be held at Camping World Stadium in Orlando with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. ET.

The Hurricanes will have Heisman finalist Cam Ward running the offense for one last time as he is expected to declare for the 2025 NFL draft. Like any other college football team, several players from the Hurricanes have entered the transfer portal, leaving the squad shorthanded.

Let's take a look at Miami's projected starting lineup and depth chart for the Pop-Tarts Bowl.

Miami projected starting lineup and depth chart for Pop-Tarts Bowl

Offensive Positions

WR-X (Wide Receiver X):

Starter: Samuel Brown

• 2nd: Ny Carr
• 3rd: Robby Washington (Questionable)

WR-Z (Wide Receiver Z):

Starter: Jacolby George

• 2nd: Joshisa Trader

WR-H (Wide Receiver H):

Starter: Xavier Restrepo

• 2nd: Ray Joseph

LT (Left Tackle):

Starter: Jalen Rivers

• 2nd: Markel Bell

LG (Left Guard):

Starter: Matthew McCoy

• 2nd: Ryan Rodriguez
• 3rd: Tommy Kinsler IV

C (Center):

Starter: Zach Carpenter

• 2nd: Nino Francavilla

RG (Right Guard):

Starter: Anez Cooper

• 2nd: Luis Cristobal Jr.

RT (Right Tackle):

Starter: Francis Mauigoa

• 2nd: Samson Okunlola

TE (Tight End):

Starter: Elijah Arroyo

• 2nd: Cam McCormick
• 3rd: Elija Lofton

QB (Quarterback):

Starter: Cam Ward

• 2nd: Emory Williams

RB (Running Back):

Starter: Damien Martinez

• 2nd: Mark Fletcher Jr.
• 3rd: Chris Johnson Jr.
• 4th: Jordan Lyle

Defensive Positions

LDE (Left Defensive End):

Starter: Tyler Baron

• 2nd: Elijah Alston
• 3rd: Malik Bryant

NT (Nose Tackle):

Starter: Simeon Barrow Jr.

• 2nd: C.J. Clark
• 3rd: Josh Horton

DT (Defensive Tackle):

Starter: Akheem Mesidor

• 2nd: Ahmad Moten Sr.
• 3rd: Anthony Campbell
• 4th: Justin Scott

RDE (Right Defensive End):

Starter: Rueben Bain Jr.

• 2nd: Akheem Mesidor
• 3rd: Cole McConathy II
• 4th: Armondo Blount

WLB (Weak-Side Linebacker):

Starter: Wesley Bissainthe

• 2nd: Jaylin Alderman
• 3rd: Cam Pruitt

MLB (Middle Linebacker):

Starter: Francisco Mauigoa

• 2nd: Raul Aguirre Jr.
• 3rd: Chase Smith

LCB (Left Cornerback):

Starter: OJ Frederique Jr.

• 2nd: D'Yoni Hill

SS (Strong Safety):

Starter: Jaden Harris

• 2nd: Zaquan Patterson

FS (Free Safety):

Starter: Mishael Powell

• 2nd: Markeith Williams
• 3rd: Dylan Day

RCB (Right Cornerback):

Starter: Damari Brown

NB (Nickel Back):

Starter: Jadais Richard

• 2nd: Daryl Porter Jr.

Special Teams

PT (Punter):

Starter: Dylan Joyce

• 2nd: Tucker Tevepaugh
• 3rd: Fred Potter

PK (Placekicker):

Starter: Andres Borregales

• 2nd: Abram Murray

KO (Kickoff Specialist):

Starter: Andres Borregales

• 2nd: Abram Murray

LS (Long Snapper):

Starter: Mason Napper

H (Holder):

Starter: Dylan Joyce

PR (Punt Returner):

Starter: Xavier Restrepo

• 2nd: Ray Joseph

KR (Kick Returner):

Starter: Ray Joseph

• 2nd: Chris Johnson Jr.

Injuries

• Ajay Allen (RB): Doubtful
• Reese Poffenbarger (QB): Out
• Isaiah Horton (WR-X): Out
• Robby Washington (WR): Questionable
• Robert Stafford (DB): Out
• Riley Williams (TE): Out
• Isaiah Thomas (DB): Out