Miami coach Mario Cristobal confirmed Monday that four defensive players who missed time earlier this season will return for Saturday’s rivalry game against Florida State.
Cristobal made the announcement during his weekly appearance on WQAM’s “The Joe Rose Show,” saying edge rusher Marquise Lightfoot, cornerbacks Xavier Lucas and Damari Brown, and linebacker Ezekiel Marcelin Jr. are available after using the open week to recover.
The Hurricanes enter the matchup at 5-0 and ranked No. 3, while Florida State is 3-3.
Marquise Lightfoot and Xavier Lucas cleared for play
Lightfoot, who leads Miami with five sacks, left midway through the Hurricanes’ 41-13 win at Clemson on Oct. 3 and did not return…