College football schedule: First Power 5 game of 2020 happens Thursday night

Well, we’ve made it. The Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) officially kicked off last weekend, and Thursday night, Miami becomes the first Power 5 team to take the field in 2020.

The Hurricanes will host the UAB Blazers Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. ET on the ACC Network from Hardrock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The Hurricanes are currently favored by 14.5 points; however, don’t sleep on UAB, because the Blazers will be looking to pull a major upset.

Thursday night will be important for many reasons, but nearly everyone is looking forward to quarterback D’Eriq King’s debut as a Hurricane. King transferred to Miami from Houston after playing just 4 games in 2019. He’s the only FBS quarterback to throw for a touchdown and run for a touchdown in 15 straight games.

Miami is looking to rebound off of its disappointing 6-7 season last year, and the Hurricanes are looking to King as the spark to provide the revival.

“It’s a great feeling,” King said. “A couple of months ago, nobody really thought we’d be playing right now. And now to get the opportunity to go play a game on Thursday night — the only game on — it’s a great feeling.

“Playing for the University of Miami … it’s just an honor for me to go out there and play my first game.”

Meanwhile, UAB is 1-0 entering Thursday night fresh off beating Central Arkansas 45-35. The Blazers set a Conference USA record with their 19th straight home win.

SDS Staff

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