Miami received some tough news Friday afternoon, as tight end Elija Lofton has officially been ruled out for Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship against Indiana.
It’s a significant loss for the Hurricanes and an especially tough blow for Lofton who will miss the biggest game of his career with a national title on the line.
ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Friday afternoon that Miami tight end Elija Lofton has officially been ruled out for Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship against Indiana.
Lofton, who started four games this season, hauled in 23 receptions and three touchdowns for the Hurricanes. He was carted off the field during the Fiesta Bowl and had been listed as questionable before ultimately being downgraded to out.
Lofton won’t be the only Hurricane sidelined, either. Miami will also be without Malik Bryant, Daylyn Upshaw, and Donta Simpson for Monday’s game. Defensive back Xavier Lucas is expected to miss the first half after being ejected for targeting in the Fiesta Bowl win over Ole Miss.
Check it all out down below:
TE #9 Elija Lofton
WR #13 Daylyn Upshaw
DL #44 Cole McConathy II
DL #13 Kellan Wyatt
DB #16 Jah Jah Boyd
DB #23 Amariyun Knighten
#23 Amariyun Knighten
DB #24 Bryson Bonds
RB #29 Lee Beebe Jr.
DL #42 Andrew DePaepe
It’s a significant loss for the Hurricanes and an especially tough blow for Lofton who will miss the biggest game of his career with a national title on the line.
ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Friday afternoon that Miami tight end Elija Lofton has officially been ruled out for Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship against Indiana.
Lofton, who started four games this season, hauled in 23 receptions and three touchdowns for the Hurricanes. He was carted off the field during the Fiesta Bowl and had been listed as questionable before ultimately being downgraded to out.
Lofton won’t be the only Hurricane sidelined, either. Miami will also be without Malik Bryant, Daylyn Upshaw, and Donta Simpson for Monday’s game. Defensive back Xavier Lucas is expected to miss the first half after being ejected for targeting in the Fiesta Bowl win over Ole Miss.
Check it all out down below:
Miami OUT:
LB #9 Malik BryantTE #9 Elija Lofton
WR #13 Daylyn Upshaw
OUT - (1ST HALF)
DB #6 Xavier LucasQUESTIONABLE
DB #2 Damari BrownDL #44 Cole McConathy II
Indiana OUT:
DL #8 Stephen DaleyDL #13 Kellan Wyatt
DB #16 Jah Jah Boyd
DB #23 Amariyun Knighten
#23 Amariyun Knighten
DB #24 Bryson Bonds
RB #29 Lee Beebe Jr.
DL #42 Andrew DePaepe
