The Miami football program has significantly improved its length at linebacker entering the 2023 season. All five freshmen plus Washington State transfer Francisco Mauigoa are at least 6’2. None of the LBs in the 2022 Miami rotation were 6’2. Mauigoa is a projected starter and the freshmen have a bright future.
At 6’3 and 230 pounds Mauigoa will provide the Miami football program with a big presence in the middle of its defense in 2023. Mauigoa had a breakout season for Washington State in 2022 with 60 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, one pass breakup, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one interception for a pick-six.