CJ Daniels, a sixth-year wide receiver, has hopped from Liberty to LSU and now Miami, taking the long route in college football. Last season, he had 42 receptions, 480 yards, and zero touchdowns, which is a sign of a not-so-flashy career, but rather a consistent one. Respectable, but not the kind of stat line that gets fans buzzing. But this season in his debut against Notre Dame, he made a one-handed, 20-yard touchdown catch just before halftime to give Miami a lead in their 27-24 win.

And that’s why the first game in Miami felt so different. After going through injuries, transfers, and the struggling task of proving himself at each stop, Daniels suddenly looked like the guy who could change the game. The way he carried himself, like a seasoned player who has finally found the right fi

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