The University of Miami football program, under the leadership of head coach MARIO CRISTOBAL, has secured its third portal commitment with the addition of Zach Carpenter, a sixth-year center from Indiana, who will replace Matt Lee as the Canes' center following Lee's departure for the NFL. In a productive recruiting period, Miami also celebrated a two-for night by flipping top running back recruit Jordan Lyle from Ohio State, marking the second flip from the Buckeyes in less than three weeks. Lyle, from St. Thomas Aquinas, chose the Hurricanes over his previous commitment. However, the Hurricanes experienced a loss as ESPN 300 four-star running back Kevin Riley, the No. 70 recruit overall, flipped his commitment from Miami to his hometown team, Alabama.
Four-star Under Armour All-American RB Kevin Riley (No. 70 in ESPN 300; Northport, Ala./Tuscaloosa County) decommits from Miami and signs with Alabama. @AlabamaFTBL
Kevin Riley flips from Hurricanes to hometown Crimson Tide https://t.co/Q3oAxAgNNE
NEW: Hurricanes lose running back Kevin Riley to hometown Alabama. Tough loss for Miami, but they flipped Jordan Lyle the other day. https://t.co/5UcTq7YC2p
Alabama just flipped ESPN 300 running back Kevin Riley from Miami. The No. 70 recruit overall. #RollTide
BREAKING: #Alabama has just flipped in-state running back Kevin Riley from Miami!! Riley spoke with BamaOnLine about his decision to team up with the Crimson Tide. 🗞: https://t.co/7V2JPJGw9e #RollTide https://t.co/kT7exUD5TE
🚨BREAKING🚨 4-star RB Kevin Riley has flipped his commitment from Miami to Alabama🐘 More from @ChadSimmons_: https://t.co/7MZviihfD6 https://t.co/1YIeh9C2W4
Jordan Lyle explains why he chose Miami Hurricanes as 11 from St. Thomas Aquinas sign https://t.co/GSq6gyFTjN
With a little less than 45 minutes until Five-Star Plus+ safety KJ Bolden's announcement, @ChadSimmons_ reports that Georgia is the program trending to land him🐶 Read: https://t.co/kR66pZ07Hk https://t.co/9m3SpY5lcc
I’m at Buford High, where the signing ceremony for 5-star FSU DB commit KJ Bolden is set to begin in about an hour. Lots of buzz late around FSU, Auburn and Georgia. Does he stick or flip? https://t.co/K7UWurfCO8
ESPN 300 defensive end Armondo Blount tells me he will announce his final decision at 6pm today. Ranked No. 228 overall, he's committed to Florida State, but has had Miami after him. #FSU #Miami
ESPN 300 running back Kevin Riley confirmed he's making his final choice at 1pm today at his school's ceremony. He's committed to Miami, but he said he's also considering Alabama. Down to those two schools. #Miami #RollTide
I was told yesterday that five-star safety KJ Bolden will announce his final decision at his school ceremony at 1pm today.
WHAT'S BETTER THAN 1 OHIO STATE FLIP? NEW: Miami Hurricanes get second flip from Ohio State in less than three weeks. He's a great one. Four-star St. Thomas Aquinas RB Jordan Lyle staying home https://t.co/ImH2uSTsrD #Canes
Hurricanes flip St. Thomas Aquinas running back Jordan Lyle from Ohio State, add transfer center Zach Carpenter https://t.co/s23j585wSq
NEW: It's a two-for night for the Hurricanes, as they flip running back Jordan Lyle from Ohio State and land a transfer commitment from former Indiana center Zach Carpenter. https://t.co/7AYnb7PbFH
Miami beats Ohio State for top running back recruit Jordan Lyle! #TheU https://t.co/2QOFF0FVRs via @AllHurricanes
MARIO CRISTOBAL LOVES HIS OFFENSIVE LINEMEN! He just got another one. Sixth-year center transferring to UM to replace Matt Lee, who is entering the NFL Draft. MIAMI NEWS: https://t.co/75MAJyslYr #Canes
Hurricanes land former Indiana center Zach Carpenter. Miami has a spot at the position after Matt Lee — who transferred from UCF — departed for the NFL. https://t.co/sYyjZ0WLGz
And Zach Carpenter commits to UM this evening. He will replace Matt Lee as Canes center. Third portal commitment for Miami so far. https://t.co/Jrpm3vZU02