JEFF WALLNER
Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott, center, catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Houston Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
No. 3 Cincinnati claims AAC crown, possible playoff spot

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 04, 2021 07:38 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jerome Ford rushed for 187 yards and two touchdowns, Desmond

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 3 Cincinnati hosts No. 16 Houston for AAC championship

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 02, 2021 12:27 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — There are larger implications for No. 3 Cincinnati — namely

Cincinnati defensive lineman Curtis Brooks yells after sacking SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Ridder does everything for No. 3 Cincinnati in rout of SMU

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 20, 2021 07:09 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Desmond Ridder threw three touchdown passes, ran for another

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) celebrates with teammates after his 13-yard touchdown run against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
No. 3 Cincinnati will try to keep the heat on against SMU

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 18, 2021 03:10 AM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — No. 3 Cincinnati will try to keep its College Football

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa on aturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
No. 2 Cincinnati holds off Tulsa 28-20 to improve to 9-0

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 06, 2021 07:26 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Tulsa’s Steven Anderson fumbled as he was reaching for the

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell talks into his headset during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Cincinnati won 31-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 2 Cincinnati focused on beating Tulsa, not style points

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 04, 2021 02:30 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell believes the contrasting styles

UCF quarterback Mikey Keene (16) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Jerome Ford's four TDs lead No. 3 Cincinnati over UCF 56-21

By Jeff Wallner Oct. 16, 2021 03:46 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jerome Ford rushed for a career-high 189 yards and four

Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott, left, attempts a catch against Temple cornerback Cameron Ruiz during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Ridder, Ford help No. 5 Cincinnati rout Temple 52-3

By Jeff Wallner Oct. 08, 2021 10:31 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Desmond Ridder threw for 259 yards and three touchdowns and

Temple quarterback Justin Lynch throws a pass against Boston College during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Philadelphia. (Tyger Williams/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Coming off big win over Irish, Cincinnati wary of Temple

By Jeff Wallner Oct. 07, 2021 12:42 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Coming off the biggest win in program history, No. 5

A Cincinnati fan holds a sign during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
No. 7 Cincinnati starts slow, then routs Murray State 42-7

By Jeff Wallner Sep. 11, 2021 07:04 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jerome Ford rushed for 113 yards and three touchdowns,

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder drops back for a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami (Ohio), Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Fickell wants focus of No. 7 Bearcats on Murray State

By Jeff Wallner Sep. 09, 2021 12:57 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell wants his players to maintain

FILE - Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston in Cincinnati, in this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo. Ridder returns for his senior season, looking to add to his 6,905 career passing yards and 57 career touchdowns, but also to take on more of a leadership role. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
No. 8 Cincinnati, Miami renew rivalry after pandemic break

By Jeff Wallner Sep. 02, 2021 12:35 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — No. 8 Cincinnati has hopes of reaching the College Football

FILE - Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston in Cincinnati, in this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo. Ridder returns for his senior season, looking to add to his 6,905 career passing yards and 57 career touchdowns, but also to take on more of a leadership role. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Ridder and No. 8 Cincinnati hope to crash playoff party

By Jeff Wallner Aug. 20, 2021 12:48 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder returns for

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder throws a pass during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 6 Cincinnati beats No. 20 Tulsa in rainy AAC title game

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 20, 2020 12:18 AM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell believes his team deserves

Cincinnati wide receiver Tre Tucker, left, makes a catch for a touchdown in front of East Carolina defensive back Juan Powell, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 6 Cincinnati and No. 20 Tulsa meet at last for AAC title

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 17, 2020 11:47 AM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — After four previous attempts, Cincinnati and Tulsa are

East Carolina linebacker Xavier Smith, left, defends as Cincinnati wide receiver Jordan Jones, middle, jumps over East Carolina defensive back Jireh Wilson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Ridder, No. 7 Cincinnati roll over East Carolina, 55-17

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 13, 2020 11:20 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Desmond Ridder had another big game, and Cincinnati’s defense

East Carolina quarterback Mason Garcia (10) runs against Navy during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Greenville, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
East Carolina next to try to slow down No. 7 Cincinnati

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 12, 2020 11:48 AM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati has had one of the nation's stingiest defenses the

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, left, carries the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Doaks, Ridder help No. 6 Cincinnati run past Houston 38-10

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 07, 2020 07:25 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Gerrid Doaks believes Cincinnati deserves a shot at the

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
No. 6 Cincinnati focuses on Houston amid playoff buzz

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 05, 2020 11:45 AM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell isn’t insulating his

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) breaks away from SMU linebacker Trevor Denbow (16) on a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. Cincinnati won 42-13 and Ridder finished with 179 yards rushing. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
No. 7 Cincinnati looks to avenge losses to Memphis

By Jeff Wallner Oct. 29, 2020 11:35 AM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati played Memphis twice in a span of eight days last