CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Akheem Mesidor once was on the brink of quitting football while growing up in Canada, largely because he wasn't getting any attention.

Funny how things change.

The Miami defensive end whose 25.5 career sacks are second-most among active FBS players is hearing plenty of accolades these days, and he isn't listening to any of them. He's a big reason why No. 3 Miami (4-0) is off to a perfect start, with a huge test looming when the Hurricanes open Atlantic Coast Conference play at No. 18 Florida State (3-1) on Saturday.

“Once you start taking too much credit for everything you do, you will get humbled really fast," Mesidor said. "So, I try just to stay humble, appreciate everything I have, never be satisfied and just keep working.”

It wasn't always that way.

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