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3. D’Eriq King, QB, Miami
Last Game: win vs. FSU (52-10) 29-40, 267 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs, 65 rush yards
Season Stats: 67% completions, 736 yards, 6 TDs, 0 INTs, 153.9 RTG, 1 rush TD
Second-year coach Manny Diaz seems destined to resurrect the Miami Hurricanes football program and transfer quarterback D’Eriq King is a big reason the process is speeding up this season.
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The dual-threat player is a threat to make game-changing plays with both his arm and legs. His father recently passed unexpectedly, which could ultimately provide the 3-0 Hurricanes signal-caller with an emotional chip strong enough to provide plenty of motivation for the entire season.
Along with running back Cam’Ron Harris, the duo provides the Hurricanes with a formidable backfield capable of carrying the Hurricanes to their first-ever ACC championship — in the event, they are able to bounce recent conference juggernaut Clemson.
Defeating the Tigers will be a mountain of a task for King, but he has the talent to give their defense fits all evening long.