D'Eriq King
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

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence runs for a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. Lawrence was voted The Associated Press offensive player of the year for the Atlantic Coast Conference and was one of a league-best 10 Clemson selections to the AP all-ACC team. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool, File)
No. 2 Clemson, No. 4 Notre Dame headline AP all-ACC honors

By Aaron Beard Dec. 21, 2020 12:31 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette wide receiver Kyren Lacy (2) misses a reception under coverage from Appalachian State defensive back Shemar Jean-Charles (8) during an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, Pool)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Sun Belt continues breakout season

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2020 02:25 AM EST

In this Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, photo, Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona State in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona fired Sumlin on Saturday, Dec. 12, a day after a 70-7 loss to Arizona State extended the Wildcats' losing streak to a record 12 games over two seasons.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Top 25 Takeaways: Miami humiliated; Texas sticks with Herman

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2020 10:24 PM EST

Miami tight end Brevin Jordan (9) tries to fend off Duke safety Marquis Waters (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Nell Redmond/Pool Photo via AP)
Miami (FL) at Duke 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 11:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2020, file photo, Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) runs past North Carolina State linebacker Isaiah Moore, obscured at left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C. King and the Hurricanes visit Duke on Saturday night in their first game since Nov. 14. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
No. 9 Miami visits Duke in late ACC schedule addition

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 04:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2020, file photo, Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) runs past North Carolina State linebacker Isaiah Moore, obscured at left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C. King and the Hurricanes visit Duke on Saturday night in their first game since Nov. 14. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Miami (FL) at North Carolina State 11/6/2020

Dec. 03, 2020 12:59 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Jalen Holston 0 runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Miami (FL) at Virginia Tech 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 03:57 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Nick Gallo scores on a pass from quarterback Hendon Hooker during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty, Saturday, Nov. 7 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Week 11: Miami-VT, Big Ten highlight stripped-down schedule

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 13, 2020 01:53 AM EST

Virginia Tech's Nick Gallo scores on a pass from quarterback Hendon Hooker during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty, Saturday, Nov. 7 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
No. 9 Miami clinging to title hopes when it visits Hokies

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 03:21 PM EST

Michigan State place kicker Cole Hahn watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 49-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Big Ten powers down, out of poll

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 09, 2020 01:47 AM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) passes against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Latest ACC showdown: No. 1 Clemson vs. No. 4 Notre Dame

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 05, 2020 04:01 AM EST

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) waves to fans after an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
No. 4 Notre Dame, others look to end No. 1 Clemson's ACC run

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 28, 2020 11:54 AM EDT

Miami wide receiver Mark Pope (6) catches a first-half pass as Virginia's Nick Grant (1) defends during an NCAA college football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
No. 11 Miami holds off Virginia 19-14, moves to 5-1

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 24, 2020 11:28 PM EDT

Who's Boss? No. 1 Clemson powers past No. 7 Miami 42-17

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 10, 2020 11:30 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence is fired up — and that usually means great things for No. 1 Clemson. Lawrence threw for three...

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, right, talks with Daniel Wright as he walks off the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Week 6: Kiffin v. Saban; King v. Lawrence; Heels v. Hokies

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 09, 2020 02:37 AM EDT