Texas A&M Week 3 Opponent Preview: Miami Hurricanes

The Aggies will host one of the premier non-conference matchups of the 2022 season in Week 3

Coming off of an embarrassing upset loss at the hands of Appalachian State, The Texas A&M Aggies will have yet another tough non-conference matchup ahead of them when the Miami Hurricanes head to College Station on Saturday. 

The Hurricanes are coming off of a frustrating 7-5 campaign in 2021.

Now, things are changing in Coral Gables, with Mario Cristobal making his way to the Hurricanes from Oregon and turning them into a trendy up-and-coming pick. 

And as a result, they have looked solid through the first two weeks of 2022, with convincing wins over Southern Miss and Bethune-Cookman.

However, the Aggies are also looking for redemption after their frustrating upset loss. Can they make the necessary changes to have a chance in Week 3?

Be sure to stick with AllAggies.com as we preview every aspect of the matchup with the Hurricanes throughout the week.

Miami Hurricanes

2022 Record: 2-0

Head coach: Mario Cristobal

Cristobal is in his first season as the Hurricanes head coach

Offensive Set: Multiple

Defensive Set: 4-2-5

Returning starters on offense: 7

The Hurricanes returned of the top passers in the ACC last season in sophomore Tyler Van Dyke, who exploded onto the scene last season. Van Dyke completed 62.3 percent of his passes for 2,931 yards and 25 touchdowns with six interceptions. 

So far this season, he has 34 of 46 passes for 456 yards and three touchdowns to one interception. 

Projected offensive starters:

QB Tyler Van Dyke*

RB Jaylan Knighton*

WR Xavier Restrepo

WR Jacolby George

WR Key'Shawn Smith*

TE Will Mallory*

LT Zion Nelson*

LG Jalen Rivers

C Jakai Clark*

RG Justice Oluwaseun

RT DJ Scaife Jr.*

* denotes returning starter

Returning starters on defense: 5

While the Hurricane's defense was young last season, it will has the much-needed experience in 2022. It is a young unit, but one that looks like it has taken a step forward this season.

Projected defensive starters:

DE Mitchell Agude

DT Jared Harrison-Hunt*

DT Leonard Taylor

DE Jahfari Harvey

WLB Waynmon Steed Jr.* 

MLB Cory Flagg Jr.*

CB Tyrique Stevenson*

CB Daryl Porter Jr. 

STAR James Williams*

S Avantae Williams

S Kamren Kinchens

* denotes returning starter

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