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’Canes have depth issues at receiver

- Christy Cabrera Chirinos

CORAL GABLES — was the surprising hero for Miami during the team’s emotional 24-20 win over rival Florida State Saturday.

Langham found himself on the field because of necessity. Starter hamstring injury flared up.

was suspended. Other teammates were dealing with bumps and bruises.

Ultimately, Langham made the play Miami needed most when it needed it most. Now it looks like he’s in position to have more chances Saturday against Georgia Tech.

Richards was on a conditioni­ng bike again Wednesday during the media viewing portion of practice, and Harris will not play Saturday as he finishes his three-game suspension. And with running back now out for the year, freshman has moved from receiver to running back to help provide depth.

That means Langham and other young receivers will be called on to contribute this week.

“For me right now, it’s been He’s getting a lot of reps,” Miami quarterbac­k said when asked which receivers have had an impact in practice this week. “He made three one-handed grabs today, and he’s really coming into his own. He’s kind of getting like

now. He’s behind Braxton, starting to perfect his routes, which is really nice. And Darrell Langham is making big plays for us still, so it’s going to be exciting to see those two guys play on Saturday.”

No. 11 Miami vs. Georgia Tech, Saturday, 3:30

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p.m., ABC

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