The No. 8 Miami Hurricanes have released their official depth chart for the season opener against No. 25 LSU.

LSU already released their depth chart for the opener, which can be seen here.

The game between Miami and LSU is a big one for both programs. The No. 8 ranking is the highest preseason ranking in the poll since the Hurricanes were fifth to begin the 2004 season. It is the second consecutive year Miami has been in the top 25 preseason poll coming in an 18th to begin last season. The last time Miami was in consecutive preseason polls was in 2005-06.

This 2018 season is a pivotal time for the Miami Hurricanes' program and the Mark Richt era. It is the first time that UM has entered a season with real expectations in a long time. Can Miami live up to the hype or will they fall short of the expectations and have a season of disappointment?

The Hurricanes certainly have the talent to have a strong 2018 season and build on the success of UM's 2017 campaign, which saw Miami finish with a 10-3 record.

A win by LSU head coach Ed Orgeron would be proof that he has things going in the right direction during his second full season at the helm. The Tigers finished the 2017 season with a 9-4 record.

Read on for a look at Miami's official depth chart for the opener.