Shaquille Quarterman – Noteworthy
Miami linebacker Shaquille Quarterman has decided the NFL can wait. Quarterman announced Tuesday that he is returning to the Hurricanes for his final season of eligibility. His decision means all three Miami primary linebackers this season – Quarterman, Michael Pinckney and Zach McCloud – will be back in 2019 for their senior year. Keeping Quarterman and Pinckney was a top priority for new Miami coach Manny Diaz, who was hired Sunday night hours after Mark Richt retired. Pinckney said Monday that he was staying, and McCloud ended speculation about his future last month. Quarterman has started all 39 games Miami has played in his first three seasons, with 249 tackles in that span. – AP College Football
K.J. Osborn – Noteworthy
Wide receiver K.J. Osborn says he will play his final season of college football at Miami. Osborn announced his intentions to transfer from Buffalo on Thursday night. As a graduate, he’s eligible to play in 2019 for the Hurricanes, who are seeking immediate help on offense. Osborn had 53 catches for 892 yards and seven touchdowns in 2018 for Buffalo. He also returned 56 kicks and punts over the past two seasons for another 784 yards. Osborn says he is “extremely excited and thankful” for the chance that new Miami coach Manny Diaz and Hurricanes offensive quality control analyst David Cooney gave him when pursuing him as a transfer. – AP College Football