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Houston football: Throw Cougars QB D’Eriq King into the Heisman Trophy race
The Cougars' star quarterback has emerged from backup to among the best in America.
One year ago, Houston quarterback D’Eriq King started and won his first college football game against South Florida. On Saturday, he put up the best performance of his career against that same Bulls team.
King completed 28-of-40 passes for 419 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions against the No. 21 team in the nation. He also added 12 carries for 132 yards and another two scores. The seven total touchdowns in a game matches the American Conference record. His eighth straight game with multiple passing touchdowns and a rushing score is tied for most in the last 20 years.
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