American Stories: King Rules Over Houston's Rise

D’Eriq King chose Houston because he would have a chance to be the Cougars’ quarterback. Now, the Cougars are 7-1 and King has emerged as a Heisman Trophy candidate

by Dick Weiss

UCF has solidified itself as a top-10 team in the top 25 with a resume that includes 20 consecutive victories. But Houston’s electrifying junior quarterback D’Eriq King could have the Knights watching their backs as this American Athletic Conference season heats up.

King put on a dazzling show for ABC television cameras, piling up 556 yards of total offense and accounting for seven touchdowns the 7-1 Cougars, whose only loss has been to Texas Tech, outscored previously unbeaten and No. 21-ranked USF, 57-36, at TDECU…