After a strong performance in the Pop-Tarts Bowl last year, wide receiver Jojo Trader was widely expected to be a key contributor in the Hurricanes’ offense.

But through Miami’s first seven games, Trader had not seen much of the field. After dealing with an injury early in the year, Trader had played just 32 offensive snaps leading up to the Hurricanes’ game against SMU last weekend.

But with starting wide receiver CJ Daniels out vs. SMU, Trader stepped in and put up good numbers. Now the Hurricanes will look to him to play a bigger role going forward.

“There’s a lot of stuff to be excited about and then some stuff to correct,” Miami coach Mario Cristobal said.

Trader, who starred at Chaminade-Madonna, started hot against the Mustangs. He had three catches for 57 yards and a tou

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