# Miami Hurricanes Report Four Players Out

> Miami Hurricanes list four players unavailable for Wake Forest game.
- Title: Miami Hurricanes Report Four Players Out | Shortify
- Summary: Miami Hurricanes list four players unavailable for Wake Forest game. Miami Hurricanes will miss OJ Frederique Jr., Xavier Lucas, Ja'Boree Antoine, and Luka…
- Keywords: miami hurricanes, wake forest, acc, college football, availability report, oj frederique jr, xavier lucas, jaboree antoine, luka gilbert, sports, Miami, Hurricanes
- Source: Miami Hurricanes On SI — https://si.com/college/miami/football/no-5-miami-s-acc-availability-report-list-four-expected-players-out-at-wake-forest
- Published: 2026-09-16T15:18:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: miami hurricanes, wake forest, acc, college football, availability report, oj frederique jr, xavier lucas, jaboree antoine, luka gilbert, sports
## ACC Availability Report
The ACC requires teams to share player availability reports before games.
## Miami's Four Players Out
Miami Hurricanes list OJ Frederique Jr., Xavier Lucas, Ja'Boree Antoine, and Luka Gilbert as unavailable for the Wake Forest game.
## Head Coach Statement
Head coach Mario Cristobal says Miami plays freshmen when they show trustworthiness to avoid bad habits.

> Well, I'd say we're really intentional about playing anyone anywhere that shows that they can be trusted
## Recruiting Strategy
Miami has successfully used freshmen in the NFL after four years of development.

> Guys assume, 'Hey, if we get up, I want to get in and play.'
## Game Preparation
Miami aims to showcase coaching staff talent against Wake Forest's high-scoring offense.

> The Hurricanes might not have forced a turnover yet this season, but they also haven't given up a touchdown.
## ACC Report Details
The ACC defines availability with terms: fully available, probable, questionable, and out.

> Out: Will not play in the game.
## Next Game
Miami plays Wake Forest on Friday, September 16, 2026.
## Key takeaway

Miami Hurricanes will miss OJ Frederique Jr., Xavier Lucas, Ja'Boree Antoine, and Luka Gilbert against Wake Forest.