Malik Rosier continues to lead Miami Hurricanes Quarterback race

Entering 2018 Spring practice a large portion of the Miami Hurricanes fan base wanted and expected Redshirt Freshman N’Kosi Perry to pass Malik Rosier at starting quarterback.

Following the first scrimmage of the Spring Rosier is still the prohibitive favorite to remain the starting quarterback. Speaking to reporters following the scrimmage Miami Hurricanes Head Coach Mark Richt said that Rosier remains far ahead of Perry, True Freshmen Jarren Williams and Redshirt Freshman Cade Weldon to be under center against LSU September 2 in Arlington, Texas.

Rosier currently has a far greater grasp of the offense and what to do than his three Freshmen challengers. The Hurricanes rising Senior signal caller still needs work on his efficiency and accuracy.

Both Rosier and Perry struggled with accuracy in the first scrimmage of the Spring on Saturday. Rosier went eight of 17 for 109 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in the first game siumulate conditions this Spring.

His 47 percent completion percentage in the scrimmage was far below the 54 percent he completed last season. It was above the 42.9 percent Rosier completed in the three losses to end the season.

Perry was six of 13 for just 33 yards and an interception on Saturday. Both Perry and Rosier and competed against the first team defense on Saturday.

Williams played against both the second and third team defenses in the first scrimmage of the Spring. He went six of eight for 86 yards with two touchdowns against the second team defense.

The third team defense and offense generally conducted seven on seven drills. Williams was five of eight for 71 yards in that scenario. Richt spoke to reporters after the scrimmage about where Rosier is versus his backups this Spring.