The Miami Herald first learned that University of Miami left tackle Ereck Flowers is out for at least one game, and possibly the rest of the season with a knee injury, a source familiar with the situation said Tuesday morning.

UM offensive coordinator James Coley confirmed the news saying Flowers was injured late in the game against Virginia Tech. Coley said senior Jonathan Feliciano took snaps at left tackle Tuesday and freshman Trevor Darling has moved into Feliciano's previous spot at right tackle.

Flowers, a 6-6, 322-pound junior out of Miami Norland High, is regarded as one of UM's best linemen -- if not the best. He has started 25 games including the last 21 at left tackle for the Hurricanes.

The Hurricanes have now lost their three best offensive tackles to injury this season. Former starting right tackle Taylor Gadbois, a redshirt sophomore, injured his left knee against Duke, and recently had surgery.

Gadbois' backup, four-star recruit and now true freshman Kc McDermott -- the younger brother of UM center Shane McDermott -- also injured his left knee against Duke. UM coach Al Golden said Monday after practice that McDermott is done for the season.

The Canes (5-3, 2-2) host North Carolina (4-4, 2-2) on Saturday at Sun Life Stadium.

Darling, a 6-5, 320-pounder out of MIami Central, is another highly regarded former recruit, but has played sparingly. Coley said he replaced Flowers for four plays late in the Virginia Tech game.

SUSAN MILLER DEGNAN AND MANNY NAVARRO