No. 9 Miami rallies behind King, D to beat Va. Tech 25-24
D’Eriq King threw for 255 yards and a touchdown and ran for a score, rallying the Hurricanes to a 25-24 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday. Miami announced it had 13 players unavailable before the game, including three starters and several offensive linemen. Hendon Hooker paced Virginia Tech, throwing for 201 yards and rushing for 53 yards and a touchdown. “I hurt for them,” Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente said of his players. Virginia Tech: The Hokies travel to Pittsburgh — if the Panthers are ready to play.
Miami Hurricanes King, Harley, and Phillips honored by ACC
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Three Miami Hurricanes were honored by the conference for Miami’s win at NC State. Quarterback D’Eriq King was named ACC Quarterback of the week. He became only the third quarterback in conference history with a 400-yard passing and 100-yard rushing game. Wide receiver Mike Harley was named wide receiver of the week. He scored two touchdowns, including the game-winning 54-yard dash to the end zone in Miami’s 44-41 win.