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Freshmen Ready to Start; Miami Starts Crawford, FSU’s Lopez Debuts

7/18/2026

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ACC programs expect several true freshmen to start or earn significant playing time in the 2026 season.
Miami head coach Mario Cristobal projects recruit Brad Crawford, a mammoth offensive tackle, to start on the Hurricanes’ line after losing NFL-drafted linemen.
Florida State wide receiver Jasen Lopez, a former basketball player, has cracked the receiver rotation and handled punt returns in spring.

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ACC programs expect several true freshmen to start or earn significant playing time in the 2026 season.
Miami head coach Mario Cristobal projects recruit Brad Crawford, a mammoth offensive tackle, to start on the Hurricanes’ line after losing NFL-drafted linemen.
Florida State wide receiver Jasen Lopez, a former basketball player, has cracked the receiver rotation and handled punt returns in spring.