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Rally in Raleigh: D’Eriq King shines as Hurricanes outlast N.C. State in 44-41 shootout

RALEIGH, N.C. — Quarterback D’Eriq King accounted for 535 total yards and threw for five touchdowns to keep the No. 11 Miami Hurricanes' hopes at a spot in the ACC Championship Game alive after they were in danger of a second conference defeat for much of Friday night.

King’s 430 yards passing and 105 rushing made up for a Miami defense that had breakdown after breakdown in a 44-41 final at Carter-Finley Stadium where UM had four new players unavailable among a list of 11 that included star junior tight end Brevin Jordan.

The Hurricanes (6-1, 5-1 ACC) can still get a rematch with No.