D'Eriq King
Miami head coach Manny Diaz, foreground, leaves the field following an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 17 Pitt can cement its spot as Coastal leader vs. Miami

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 04:04 PM EDT

North Carolina State wide receiver Thayer Thomas (5) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Christopher Toudle (29) during the first half of the team''s NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Van Dyke has 4 TD passes, Miami tops No. 18 NC State 31-30

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 23, 2021 11:22 PM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against LSU in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Week 7 preview: UGA looks to avoid another upset of No. 1

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2021 02:58 AM EDT

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) breaks a tackle from Michigan State cornerback Kalon Gervin (18) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Reaves)
Miami says D'Eriq King needs season-ending shoulder surgery

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 11, 2021 07:56 AM EDT

Miami head coach Manny Diaz runs onto the field with his players before an NCAA college football game against Central Connecticut State, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami piles up school-record 739 yards, beats CCSU 69-0

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 25, 2021 04:51 PM EDT

Miami starting quarterback D'Eriq King, center, stands with quarterbacks Tyler Van Dyke (9) and Jake Garcia (13) before an NCAA college football game against Central Connecticut State, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. King is not playing due to an injury. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Central Connecticut State at Miami (FL) 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 12:13 PM EDT

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) breaks a tackle from Michigan State cornerback Kalon Gervin (18) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Reaves)
D'Eriq King's injured shoulder means Miami will play new QBs

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 22, 2021 12:22 PM EDT

Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice (7) is sacked by Miami players during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Appalachian State at Miami (FL) 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 08:17 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban runs onto the field with his team before the start of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Young throws 4 TDs, No. 1 Alabama routs No. 14 Miami 44-13

By Paul Newberry Sep. 04, 2021 07:17 PM EDT

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) dives into the end zone for a touchdown after a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
SCS at Alabama A&M 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 05:17 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) rolls out on a passing drill during the NCAA college football team's practice Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Defending champ Alabama faces No. 14 Miami in Atlanta

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2021 02:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talks with players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. Swinney, the coach of No. 3 Clemson, faces No. 5 Georgia in the season-opener in Charlotte, N.C. (Josh Morgan/Pool Photo via AP, File)
College Football Picks: 5 ranked matchups highlight Week 1

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 01, 2021 12:31 PM EDT

Miami starting quarterback D'Eriq King does drills during NCAA college football practice, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Coral Gables, Fla.(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
The comeback: D'Eriq King's rehab success gives Miami hope

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 31, 2021 03:34 AM EDT

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King answers a question during the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Miami QB D'Eriq King scores sponsor deal with NHL's Panthers

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 09, 2021 10:31 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei looks for a receiver during the first quarter against Notre Dame in an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. The Atlantic Coast Conference's top offenses should be right back in the flow next season. There will just be some new faces at North Carolina and Clemson that will be piling up the yards. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP, File)
Top two ACC offenses look to new faces to keep humming

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 26, 2021 12:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Illinois' new football coach Bret Bielema and his family were introduced to the media outside the Smith Center on UI campus in Champaign, Ill. on Sunday, Dec. 20 , 2020. Bielema saw a unique opportunity to accelerate a turnaround at Illinois when he returned to college football as head coach of the Illini in December. (Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette via AP, File)
College football super seniors could change fortunes in 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 12:03 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) is taken off the field after he was injured during the first half of the Cheez-it Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Miami QB D'Eriq King tore knee ligament, plans 2021 return

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 31, 2020 12:21 PM EST

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by the Miami defense during the first half of the Cheez-it Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Oklahoma State at Miami (FL) 12/29/2020

Dec. 29, 2020 07:17 PM EST

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) is chased by North Carolina linebacker Chris Collins (17) during the first half of an during an NCAA college football game at Hard Rock Stadium In Miami Gardens, Fla, Saturday, Dec, 12, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
QB D'Eriq King says he's returning to Hurricanes in 2021

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 26, 2020 11:34 AM EST