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Jordan Lyle injury update: Mario Cristobal reveals latest on Miami RB after exiting Notre Dame game

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Jordan Lyle was banged up in Miami’s 27-24 win over Notre Dame this weekend, but head coach Mario Cristobal noted the RB is going to be okay. In fact, he could be back very soon despite exiting this weekend’s game.

“He’s going to be okay,” Cristobal said Monday. “He tweaked his leg for a second, but all indications that he (full go), even (for) tomorrow’s practice.”

Lyle ran just five times for 11 yards in the win over the Irish. Mark Fletcher Jr. and ChaMar Brown each had 15 carries and combined for 120 yards and a touchdown.

Lyle played in 12 games last season and carried the ball 54 times for 400 yards and four touchdowns. He also added four catches for 19 yards during his freshman campaign.

As a member of the Class of 2024, Lyle was a four-star recruit out of Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. He was the No. 17 overall prospect in the state, the No. 6 running back in the class and the No. 114 overall prospect in the class.

Jordan Lyle injury update: Miami RB should be good to go

Cristobal noted that Lyle is going to be okay and should be fine this coming weekend. The good news is, as referenced above, Miami has multiple talented running backs.

“I think it’s really hard to win without that,” Cristobal said. “And I think it’s really hard to have a team that can understand the value about having that. There’s no such thing as having first stringers and then a couple of backups. It’s hard to win at high levels and sustain winning without having a complete first and second deep and having threes that are as good or even better, in time, that the guys you have. 

“You have to, you have to roll guys in football. Football season is long, right? These games are really, really physical. For example, this week’s a short week, and the backs are a prime example of being able to roll guys in, particularly early in the season, as guys are continuing to get into true game shape. So I guess it’s as simple as it’s invaluable to have that.”

Miami is back in action this weekend against Bethune-Cookman at home. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday.