It hasn't been the easiest junior season for Will Mallory. Once again, he's stuck behind Brevin Jordan on the depth chart. His best play of the season - a 74-yard touchdown catch against the Louisville Cardinals in September - was wiped out because of a holding call. He got hurt in the Miami Hurricanes' blowout win against the Florida State Seminoles last month and entered Saturday with just three catches for 32 yards and a touchdown. He knew this would finally be his opportunity. Jordan was out because of an apparent right shoulder injury and Mallory became an important part of Miami's struggling passing attack. In one game, the tight end nearly topped all of his season marks to help the Hurricanes beat the Pittsburgh Panthers, 31-19. "When you've got a player like Brevin who's out for the week, someone's got to fill those big shoes because he's a heck of a player," Mallory said. "I haven't gotten as many passes or stuff this year, but I knew had to step up." Mallory finished with two catches for a team-high 51 yards and two touchdowns in his second start of the season at Hard Rock Stadium. - Miami Herald