— New linebacker Xavier Peters will wear No. 5 for the defense. The Florida State transfer is still seeking immediate eligibility from the NCAA.
— DeAndre Square, a sophomore linebacker, changed his number from No. 43 to No. 7. Square was eighth on the team in tackles last year with 35 tackles, 3.5 TFL and a sack.
— Wide receiver Josh Ali changed his number from No. 81 to No. 6. A junior this year, Ali is second among returning players in receptions last year, behind only Lynn Bowden.
— New backup quarterback Sawyer Smith will wear the No.