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Florida State coach Mike Norvell applauds during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. N.C. State won 28-14. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Miami, Florida St renew rivalry with tangible goals looming

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 11, 2021 12:30 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Miami quarterback N'Kosi Perry, left, looks for a receiver as Oklahoma State defensive end Brock Martin (40) rushes during the second half of the Cheez-it Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Sanders, Oklahoma State beat Miami 37-34 in Cheez-It Bowl

By Corey Long Dec. 29, 2020 09:49 PM EST

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by the Miami defense during the first half of the Cheez-it Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Oklahoma State at Miami (FL) 12/29/2020

Dec. 29, 2020 07:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence runs for a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. Lawrence was voted The Associated Press offensive player of the year for the Atlantic Coast Conference and was one of a league-best 10 Clemson selections to the AP all-ACC team. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool, File)
No. 2 Clemson, No. 4 Notre Dame headline AP all-ACC honors

By Aaron Beard Dec. 21, 2020 12:31 PM EST

Miami tight end Brevin Jordan (9) tries to fend off Duke safety Marquis Waters (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Nell Redmond/Pool Photo via AP)
Miami (FL) at Duke 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 11:23 PM EST

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) runs past North Carolina State linebacker Isaiah Moore, obscured at left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
D’Eriq King leads No. 11 Miami to comeback win over NC State

By Bob Sutton Nov. 06, 2020 11:36 PM EST

Miami running back Jaylan Knighton dives for an extra yard against Florida State linebacker Stephen Dix, Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
King throws 2 TD passes, No. 12 Miami routs Florida State

Sep. 26, 2020 11:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal in Glendale, Ariz. When Fields got together with some of his teammates last Saturday to watch college football on TV, the mood was dark. “Distraught,” Fields said. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Who's eligible? Who's playing?

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 21, 2020 01:49 AM EDT

No. 17 Miami runs past No. 18 Louisville 47-34 in ACC opener

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 19, 2020 11:38 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — D'Eriq King threw three touchdown passes and No. 17 Miami used big plays to beat No. 18 Louisville 47-34 on Saturday night in the...

Miami safety Gurvan Hall Jr., bottom, dives for UAB's Austin Watkins JR. (6) during an NCAA college football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
Harris leads Miami to season-opening win over UAB

By Santos Perez Sep. 10, 2020 11:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Miami tight end Brevin Jordan (9) celebrates a Miami take away in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Tallahassee, Fla. Jordan was selected to The Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Clemson RB Etienne, LB Simmons lead AP All-ACC teams

By Joedy Mccreary Dec. 10, 2019 12:50 PM EST

Miami quarterback Jarren Williams (15) scrambles as he is rushed by Louisville linebacker Dorian Etheridge (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Williams set a school record with six touchdown passes as Miami defeated Louisville 52-27. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Williams (6 TDs) sets Miami mark, Canes top Louisville 52-27

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 09, 2019 07:09 PM EST

Miami linebacker Shaquille Quarterman (55) tackles Pittsburgh wide receiver Shocky Jacques-Louis (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Miami won 16-12. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Louisville visits Miami, both teams eyeing bowl eligibility

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 08, 2019 12:15 PM EST

Georgia Tech running back Jordan Mason, top rear, goes over the top to score against Miami linebacker Shaquille Quarterman (55) during an overtime period of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Georgia Tech defeated Miami 28-21 in overtime. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Georgia Tech stuns Miami, wins 28-21 in overtime

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 19, 2019 03:56 PM EDT

Miami tight end Brevin Jordan (9) is tackled by Virginia Tech linebacker Alan Tisdale during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
No. 20 Virginia looks to add to Miami's bleak start

By The Associated Press Oct. 09, 2019 06:10 PM EDT

Virginia defensive back Caleb Farley (3) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Hokies waste huge lead, then rally to top Miami 42-35

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 05, 2019 07:36 PM EDT

Miami defensive lineman Gregory Rousseau (15) celebrates a turnover and wears the turnover chain during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Miami barely gets past Central Michigan, 17-12

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 21, 2019 07:47 PM EDT

Miami Hurricanes head coach Manny Diaz looks on during practice at the University of Miami Greentree Practice Field in Coral Gables on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 in preparation for their home opener against Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium.(David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Winless Miami tries to bounce back against Bethune-Cookman

By Steven Wine Sep. 13, 2019 12:19 PM EDT

Clemson's Tanner Muse (19) makes an interception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Once again, ACC is top-ranked Clemson ... and everyone else

By Jimmy Golen Sep. 11, 2019 04:16 PM EDT