Only 13 uncommitted prospects remain:

I've been thinking about these and talking some on the Locked On Canes podcast about players who deserve more love.

C Zach Carpenter has been almost flawless so far. Our fans had mixed expectations for him and Matt Lee left big shoes to fill. Zach has been great.

RB Ajay Allen has made the most of the limited reps he's gotten. Looks great.

OT Markel Bell has done an admirable job filling in for Jalen Rivers

Any others?

After week four of the college football season, Miami is projected to make the playoffs again.

According to Mark Schlabach and Kyle Bonagura, ESPN projects Miami to win the ACC and get a first-round bye in the inaugural 12-team playoff.

Wednesday, Jan. 1

CFP quarterfinals at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
1 p.m., ESPN
Bonagura: No. 6 Alabama vs. No. 3 Miami
Schlabach: No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 3 Miami

Schlabach and Bonagura agree that Alabama or Tennessee will eliminate the Hurricanes in this round.

Athlon Sports projects the Canes to make the quarters and be eliminated by Tennessee.

College Football Playoff Quarterfinals

Fiesta Bowl (Dec. 31)
Projection: No. 4 Utah vs. No. 5 Georgia

Peach Bowl (Jan. 1)
Projection: No. 3 Miami vs. No. 6 Tennessee


Action Network predicts Miami will get a first-round bye and be eliminated by Alabama.

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
Jan. 1 •
Atlanta, GA

Alabama (-7) vs. Miami

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"The quarterback is special"

He compares Miami to Alabama, as USF played both teams this season (4:20). Golesh said his team held up better against Bama.

"That [defensive] front is really special."

"The O-Line is really talented."