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Hurricanes rule starting cornerback out for Clemson game, but another player could return
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Hurricanes cornerback Xavier Lucas will have to wait at least two more weeks to return to the field.
Miami ruled the starting cornerback out for Saturday night's game against Clemson , downgrading him to "out" on Friday night's ACC availability report. UM has a bye next week before hosting rival Florida State on Oct. 17.
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The Hurricanes did upgrade linebacker Ezekiel Marcelin Jr. to "probable" for the game. Marcelin missed UM's win over Central Michigan last week.
Miami coach Mario Cristobal said Monday that Lucas, who has been out since suffering an undisclosed injury in UM's season opener against Stanford, was going to be evaluated this week, which would decide whether he could play Saturday. Lucas was previously listed as questionable.
The Hurricanes are playing with a depleted secondary. Fellow starting cornerback OJ Frederique Jr. also suffered an injury against Stanford and has not returned. Miami has gotten strong efforts from defensive backs Ethan O'Conno r and Bryce Fitzgerald in Lucas' and Frederique's absence.
Miami does have some good injury news, though. Running back Mark Fletcher Jr., defensive tackle Ahmad Moten Sr. and cornerback Damari Brown were not listed on the availability report, indicating they are available to play after missing last week's game.
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Here is the Hurricanes' complete availability report from Friday night:
OUT
WR Josh Moore
RB Marty Brown
DB Xavier Lucas
DB Ja'Boree Antoine
DB OJ Frederique Jr.
TE Owen Ruskavich
TE Luka Gilbert
PROBABLE
LB Ezekiel Marcelin Jr.
