Miami cornerback Xavier Lucas, linebacker Ezekiel Marcelin and edge rusher Marquise Lightfoot were not listed on Wednesday night's initial availability report.
Their absence from the report confirms they are expected to play after missing time earlier in the season.
Coach Mario Cristobal said earlier in the week that all three were "all the way back" and fully cleared.
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Miami's defense is getting healthy as midseason game approaches
The ACC's initial availability report, posted Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET, lists six Miami players as out: wide receiver Joshua Moore, running back CharMar Brown, defensive backs Ja'Boree Antoine and OJ Frederique Jr., offensive lineman Max Buchanan and tight end Luka Gilbert.
No Miami players are listed as questionable or probable.
Florida State's injury situation
Florida State has eight players ruled out: running back Samuel Singleton Jr., wide receiver Devin Carter, defensive backs Karson Hobbs, Jamari Howard and Jordan Crutchfield, and linebackers Blake Nichelson, Izayia Williams and Daylen Green.
The Seminoles also have linebacker Noah LaVallee listed as questionable. LaVallee, a freshman, has appeared in only one game this season and recorded three tackles in that outing against Central Arkansas.
Three Florida State players are probable: defensive lineman Darryll Desir, defensive back Zae Thomas and offensive lineman Paul Bowling.
Marquise Lightfoot 2026 game log
- Sept. 4 at Stanford: 9 tackles (5 solo), 0 sacks
- Sept. 10 vs. Florida A&M: 2 tackles (1 solo), 1 sack
- Sept. 18 at Wake Forest: 2 tackles (1 solo), 1 sack
- Sept. 26 vs. Central Michigan: 4 tackles (2 solo), 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble
- Oct. 3 at Clemson: 2 tackles (2 solo), 1 sack (left with injury)
Ezekiel Marcelin 2026 game log
- Sept. 4 at Stanford: 2 tackles (1 solo)
- Sept. 10 vs. Florida A&M: 3 tackles (2 solo), 1 tackle for loss
- Sept. 18 at Wake Forest: 4 tackles (0 solo)
- Sept. 26 vs. Central Michigan: 1 tackle (0 solo)
Xavier Lucas 2026 game log
- Sept. 4 at Stanford: 2 tackles (1 solo), 2 pass breakups
Lucas started 13 games for Miami in 2025 and finished with 45 tackles, one sack, one interception and eight pass breakups. The junior from Pompano Beach transferred from Wisconsin, where he appeared in 12 games as a true freshman in 2024.
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