Mario Cristobal says Rueben Bain is back for Cal game

Today at 7:20 AM 1 min read

Miami’s best defensive player is back.

Mario Cristobal told Joe Rose of WQAM that star DE Rueben Bain is a “go” for this weekend’s game at Cal. Cristobal said Bain looked great in warmups before Friday’s game against Virginia Tech, but that the staff erred on the side of caution. Bain, the reigning ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year, has been out since the first quarter of the opener against Florida.

Cristobal was noncommittal on the return of starting LT Jalen Rivers, saying that he will be a gametime decision. Miami’s bye week is after the Cal game, which may factor into the decision.

The Canes (5-0) will take on Cal (3-1) in Berkeley on Saturday at 10:30 PM EST. ESPN College Gameday will be broadcasting live from campus earlier that day.

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smack99

Today at 7:22 AM

Lies!!!

Ghurd8

Today at 7:23 AM

Nah

BeastMode

Today at 7:23 AM

I think Bell can hold up one more week if Rivers really is a game time decision.

With the injuries on the D-line Bain was the more important of the two.

And no, I’m not saying Bell has played well but Cam and the offensive can overcome Bell’s weakness against a team like Cal.

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Today at 7:23 AM

What’s rivers injury?

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canadacanes

Today at 7:26 AM

E1k said:
What’s rivers injury?

We have a better chance at seeing the full Warren commission report

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5XNC

Today at 7:26 AM

This means rivers is playing and Bain out j/k

PRcane787

Today at 7:27 AM

Great news on Bain but if rivers is still iffy, would rather have everyone back healthy after the bye and ready for the real test at Louisville.

BeastMode

Today at 7:29 AM

E1k said:
What’s rivers injury?

Nobody has said but I remember seeing somewhere that it’s “rumored” to be his neck.

BeastMode

Today at 7:30 AM

PRcane787 said:
Great news on Bain but if rivers is still iffy, would rather have everyone back healthy after the bye and ready for the real test at Louisville.

The flip side is he needs reps. Do you really want his first game reps in 6 weeks to be against Louisville?

It would be nice if he can give you 15-20 snaps Saturday night

Ghurd8

Today at 7:33 AM

Didn't he say Rivers would be back last week. Afa injuries are concerned, believe what you see not hear if it's coming from Mario.

Based on that tvd bs last year we know if you can play, this coaching staff will encourage you to play. Despite how glaringly obvious it is that you aren't fit to play. If these 2 very important players are out (still), it's not precautionary, it's serious. If/when they come back, I hope they're a full go.