When he transferred in January to join the Miami football program many fans and media members expected redshirt sophomore Tate Martell to practically be guaranteed the starting QB job for the Hurricanes. Redshirt freshman Jarren Williams beat out Martell and redshirt sophomore N’Kosi Perry as the starter.
A report from David Lake of Inside the U shortly before the Miami football team kicked off against Florida International at Marlins Park on Saturday night observed that Martell was not in attendance for the Hurricanes. Lake reported that Martell did not participate in pre-game warmups or run out with his teammates.