The Miami Hurricanes (2-2, 0-1 ACC) have 16 true freshmen on the roster with 12 having appeared in at least one game through the first four weeks of the season.

Under a new NCAA rule implemented last season, players are allowed to play up to four games at any point during the season and still retain their redshirt status.

Here is an updated look at how many games the freshmen have played and their redshirt status in relation to the new rule:

PARTICIPATED IN EVERY GAME

OL Zion Nelson (4 games) -- Nelson has started all four games at left tackle.

CB Te'Cory Couch (4) -- Couch played in all four games and has appeared in the rotation at corner and when the team needs a fourth corner on the field. He has been credited with one tackle.

CB Christian Williams (4) -- Williams has appeared in all four games as a reserve. He has been credited with one tackle and one pass breakup.

PARTICIPATED IN AT LEAST ONE GAME

WR Jeremiah Payton (2) -- Payton has played in the last two games with a key role on special teams. He had to wear a different number, No. 84, on special teams against Bethune-Cookman with Jahfari Harvey also on the same unit wearing the same No. 12. Payton has caught one pass for 23 yards and has one run for seven yards.

TE Larry Hodges (3) -- Hodges did not play in the opener, but has played in the previous three games. He has two receptions, both touchdowns, for three yards, with each coming against Bethune-Cookman.

OL Jakai Clark (3) -- Clark did not play in the opener, but has played and started at right guard in each of the last three games.

DT Jason Blissett (1) -- Blissett only played against Bethune-Cookman and seems destined for a redshirt season. He has two tackles, one for a loss.

DT Jared Harrison-Hunte (1) -- Harrison-Hunte only played against Bethune-Cookman and seems destined for a redshirt season.

DT Jalar Holley (1) -- Holley only played against Bethune-Cookman and seems destined for a redshirt season.

DE Jahfari Harvey (3) -- Harvey played in the first three games, but did not play against Central Michigan. He has been credited with one tackle.

LB Sam Brooks (2) -- Brooks made his season debut against Bethune-Cookman and responded with a team-high five tackles, and one sack. With depth an issue at linebacker he will be ready when needed.

S Keontra Smith (1) -- Smith only played against Bethune-Cookman and seems destined for a redshirt season. He has two tackles.

HAS NOT PLAYED

QB Peyton Matocha -- Matocha is the fourth-stringer and helping run the scout team this year.

OL Adam ElGammal -- ElGammal was not dressed last game and he stated before the season he was content with redshirting this year.

LB Avery Huff -- Huff has been declared on his way to an academic redshirt season and will not play this year.

DE Cameron Williams -- Williams has been declared on his way to an academic redshirt season and will not play this year.

OTHER NOTABLES WITH REDSHIRT AVAILABLE

RB Lorenzo Lingard, Sophomore (0) -- Lingard has been deemed close to making his season debut, but it has yet to happen despite Manny Diaz saying it's close and teammates saying he's ready.

OL Ousman Traore, Sophomore (2) -- Traore, a junior college transfer in his first season at Miami, has appeared in the last two games.

DT Nesta Jade Silvera, Sophomore (0) -- Silvera is dealing with a foot injury, but is not walking with a boot and has been participating some in practice. He is expected back this season and will likely have a large role when he returns.

LB Zach McCloud, Senior (3) -- McCloud saw limited action in the first three games and Diaz said McCloud was too valuable to redshirt leading up to the fourth game. However, McCloud dressed, but did not play in Saturday's game against Central Michigan, sparking speculation he could be saved for next year.

HAVE PLAYED MORE THAN FOUR GAMES

To be determined.

Christopher Stock has covered the Miami Hurricanes since 2003 and can be reached by e-mail at stock@insidetheu.com and on Twitter @InsideTheU.