Mario Cristobal updates Emory Williams injury, names starting quarterback

Miami is going back to Tyler Van Dyke as its starting quarterback after Emory Williams was injured this past weekend against Florida State.

Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal revealed the news that Van Dyke will start against Louisville this weekend during his press conference on Monday, according to Manny Navarro.

Freshman Emory Williams is out for the season after injuring his left arm against the Seminoles. Cristobal shared that Williams should be back for spring ball, according to Navarro.

Tyler Van Dyke opened the season as the Miami starting quarterback and got off to an excellent start, including passing for five touchdowns in a win over Texas A&M in Week 2. However, he got banged up in the middle of the season and has not been the same after being injured.

Van Dyke was unable to play against Clemson and Williams filled in, receiving the first start of his college career.

The true freshman from Milton, Florida played well against the Tigers, leading Miami to a victory.

After missing one week, Tyler Van Dyke returned for Miami’s matchup against Virginia on Oct. 28. He threw two interceptions against the Cavaliers and three interceptions the next weekend against NC State, before being replaced by Emory Williams as the starter for the matchup against Florida State.

Williams was only 8-for-23 passing, but he did throw two touchdown passes, prior to being injured. Van Dyke was 2-for-7 for 29 yards and an interception after he replaced Williams.

Mario Cristobal ‘pissed’ after controversial decision on potential safety

Despite poor quarterback play from Tyler Van Dyke and Emory Williams, Miami still had a chance to upset Florida State this past weekend.

One of the biggest plays of the game came when it appeared as though Florida State QB Jordan Travis was sacked for a safety, but it was not ruled as such.

After the game, Mario Cristobal explained how upset he was after that controversial decision.

“Zero, zero, zero explanation,” Mario Cristobal said while tapping his hand. “None. Second time. So, hopefully, the broadcasters got a good view of it.”

Jordan Travis certainly landed in the end zone. When he did, the ball certainly looked like it was also in the end zone. However, it was ruled that not the entirety of the ball was behind the goal line, which meant that it wasn’t a safety.

“I’ll answer any questions. I’m good,” Mario Cristobal said. “Am I pissed? Of course, I’m pissed.”