CORAL GABLES — Key Miami Hurricanes players are getting healthier as they get ready for their Week 1 matchup against Bethune-Cookman on Sept. 3.
Running back Jaylan Knighton, who did not appear at practice during media viewing on Tuesday, is back at practice, coach Mario Cristobal said Thursday.
“He’s returned to practice,” Cristobal said. ”He got nicked up a little bit. Nothing major. We’ll see him in Game 1.”
Offensive tackle Zion Nelson, who had offseason knee surgery, was also closer to returning, Cristobal said.
“He’s getting closer,” Cristobal said. “Can’t guarantee he’s going to be ready for Game 1.