Quarterback Keeper: Miami Hurricanes QB D’Eriq King to return next season

Miami coach Manny Diaz congratulates quarterback D'Eriq King (1) after a touchdown pass against Duke during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Nell Redmond/Pool Photo via AP) (Nell Redmond, Nell Redmond)

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The Miami Hurricanes are running a quarterback keeper.

Canes QB D’Eriq King announced on social media Saturday that he will return to the University of Miami.

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King transferred to Miami prior to this season from the University of Houston.

The quarterback has been outstanding for the Canes as a dual-threat, both throwing and running the football.

King started all 10 games for the Hurricanes, leading Miami to an 8-2 record.

The 23-year-old threw for 2,573 yards and 22 touchdowns, with only 5 interceptions on the season for the Canes. He also ran for 522 yards on 122 carries, a 4.27 average per attempt, while adding four touchdowns on the ground.

No. 18 Miami will play No. 21 Oklahoma State in the Cheese-It Bowl from Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Dec. 29. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m.


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