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FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2014 file photo, Cincinnati quarterback Jarred Evans (12) runs in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami in Miami Gardens, Fla. Evans, one 195 Americans who were flown out of the city of Wuhan Wednesday on a plane chartered by the U.S. government, says he's wearing a mask and gloves and taking special precautions while staying at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, Calif. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
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Jan. 31, 2020 12:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, right, works the sidelines with special assistant Hue Jackson in the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Cincinnati. Marvin Lewis and Hue Jackson are back on the sideline as head coaches this week for the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. (AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)
Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals 12/2/2018

Jan. 17, 2020 04:28 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) is tackled by Boston College defensive back Jason Maitre (3) as he carries the ball during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Ridder, No. 23 Cincinnati romp over Boston College, 38-6

By John Zenor Jan. 02, 2020 07:40 PM EST

FILE - This 2010 photo shows Rich Gunnell after he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football team. Gunnell, who became wide receivers coach at his Alma Mater Boston College, was named the school's interim football coach after head coach Steve Addazio was fired on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.(AP Photo, File)
Cincinnati and Boston College set for Birmingham Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2020 06:49 PM EST

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis for the American Athletic Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Boston College faces No. 23 Cincinnati minus Dillon, Addazio

By John Zenor Jan. 01, 2020 05:31 PM EST

Memphis head coach Mike Norvell, left, celebrates with he team after they defeated Cincinnati in an NCAA college football game for the American Athletic Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 15 Memphis tabs Silverfield as Tigers' interim coach

Dec. 08, 2019 06:36 PM EST

Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) escapes the tackle attempt by Virginia cornerback Heskin Smith (23) and Virginia linebacker Jordan Mack (4) during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Etienne scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
No. 1 LSU locks up playoff spot, routing No. 4 Georgia

By The Associated Press Dec. 07, 2019 08:37 PM EST

Memphis quarterback Brady White, center, celebrates after his team defeated Cincinnati in an NCAA college football game for the American Athletic Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 16 Memphis wins AAC title, coach heads to Florida State

By Clay Bailey Dec. 07, 2019 08:07 PM EST

AAC championship at stake in Memphis-Cincinnati rematch

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 06, 2019 10:00 AM EST
For the fourth time ever, teams that met in a regular-season finale will play in a conference championship a week later. That makes...

Memphis' Chris Claybrooks runs the opening kickoff back 94 yards for a touchdown against Cincinnati in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Team effort makes No. 16 Memphis productive on kick returns

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 05, 2019 03:37 PM EST

Memphis defensive end Bryce Huff, left, hits the arm of Cincinnati quarterback Ben Bryant (6) as Bryant throws in the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. The play resulted in a fumble and Cincinnati recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 16 Memphis, No. 21 Cincinnati face off for AAC title

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 03:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins, right, cuts up field against Penn State defensive back Lamont Wade during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Championship weekend crowns the winner of 10 FBS conferences and matches up some big-time players. Wisconin and Ohio State will meet for the Big Ten Championship. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
All-America Watch: Championship weekend’s best matchups

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 03, 2019 04:30 PM EST

Memphis quarterback Brady White (3) and defensive back Chris Claybrooks (7) celebrate after an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 17 Memphis tops No. 18 Cincinnati 34-24 to host AAC game

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 29, 2019 07:03 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) breaks a tackle by Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 17 Memphis tops No. 18 Cincinnati, set for rematch

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2019 06:26 PM EST

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell works the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 17 Memphis No. 18 Cincinnati play to host AAC title game

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 28, 2019 10:05 AM EST

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell works the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 17 Memphis hosts No. 18 Cincinnati in AAC title preview

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 02:27 PM EST

Cincinnati cornerback Coby Bryant (7) picks up a blocked extra point attempt by Temple place kicker Will Mobley before returning it for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 17 Cincinnati beats Temple 15-13 for AAC title berth

By Joe Kay Nov. 23, 2019 10:22 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, right, looks for an open receiver as Penn State defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos chases him during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Penn State 28-17. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 2 Ohio State beats No. 9 Penn State to take Big Ten East

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2019 05:40 PM EST

Temple quarterback Anthony Russo throws a pass against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
No. 17 Cincinnati tries to clinch AAC East vs pesky Owls

By Joe Kay Nov. 22, 2019 12:59 PM EST