After a heartbreaking street loss in Week 4, Miami will look to have a rebound efficiency versus Center Tennessee State. This would be the Hurricanes’ final non-conference matchup of the season.

The Blue Raiders enter this contest as winners of two straight video games. MTSU kicked off its season with a disappointing 44-7 loss to James Madison, after which made straightforward work of each Colorado State and Tennessee State in Weeks 2 and three.

Listed below are 4 matchups to be careful for this Saturday.

Miami’s offensive line vs. Jordan Ferguson

In opposition to a gifted and productive Texas A&M pass-rush, Miami held its personal. The Hurricanes’ offensive line didn’t hand over a single sack, and sometimes gave quarterback Tyler Van Dyke a clear pocket to cross from.

Whereas the Blue Raiders’ defensive position is just not as extremely regarded, Ferguson is the driving drive of that unit.

The senior defensive finish, who can play alongside each the inside and edge positions, led MTSU with 9 sacks final season and is main the Blue Raiders as soon as once more in that class with three.

Josh Gattis vs. Teldrick Ross

Ross, a junior security, is the final word chess piece of MTSU’s protection. 

The defensive again leads the Blue Raiders with 26 tackles. His positional versatility permits him to play wherever from contained in the sort out field as a blitzing pass-rusher to in house as a single-high security.

Given this, Gattis – Miami’s offensive coordinator – should assemble a recreation plan that might restrict Ross’ influence as a lot as attainable.

Miami’s cornerbacks vs. MTSU’s passing assault 

For a unit that has been inconsistent this season, Miami’s cornerbacks, extra particularly its outdoors corners, have been a pleasing shock in opposition to the Aggies in Week 3.

This place group will face a problem on Saturday, as MTSU options an up-tempo, pass-heavy offense that runs a number of 4 and 5 vast receiver units.

The Hurricanes play a number of press protection, and the cornerbacks should win their 1-on-1 matchups as quarterback Chase Cunningham and the Blue Raiders’ offense will certainly check them in protection.

Tyrique Stevenson vs. Izaiah Gathings

Contemplating Gathing’s 6-foot-4 peak, Stevenson may have his arms full in opposition to his seemingly matchup.

The senior receiver has led MTSU’s wideouts in catches and receiving yards this season, and whereas Stevenson has performed effectively, Gathing will nonetheless look to make the most of the four-inch peak benefit he has.

Miami struggled in opposition to the final wideout that was related in peak to Gathings. Jason Brownlee, a 6-foot-3 cross catcher for Southern Miss who performed the Hurricanes in Week 2, torched UM’s secondary for 102 receiving yards.

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