UCF at Cincinnati 10/16/2021
Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford, left, takes the hand off from quarterback Desmond Ridder during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCF, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford, left, takes the hand off from quarterback Desmond Ridder during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCF, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 16, 2021 01:50 PM EDT
Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) carries the ball for a touchdown after breaking a tackle against UCF defensive back Quadric Bullard (37) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) carries the ball for a touchdown after breaking a tackle against UCF defensive back Quadric Bullard (37) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 16, 2021 01:44 PM EDT
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) throws a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCF, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) throws a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCF, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 16, 2021 01:54 PM EDT
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, left, carries the ball as he is tackled by UCF defensive lineman Big Kat Bryant (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, left, carries the ball as he is tackled by UCF defensive lineman Big Kat Bryant (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 16, 2021 01:53 PM EDT
Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) carries the ball as he breaks a tackle against UCF linebacker Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) carries the ball as he breaks a tackle against UCF linebacker Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 16, 2021 01:58 PM EDT
UCF wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe (4) makes a catch against Cincinnati cornerback Arquon Bush (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

UCF wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe (4) makes a catch against Cincinnati cornerback Arquon Bush (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 16, 2021 01:54 PM EDT
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)

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)

Oct. 16, 2021 01:58 PM EDT
Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) carries the ball as he breaks a tackle against UCF linebacker Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) carries the ball as he breaks a tackle against UCF linebacker Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 16, 2021 02:15 PM EDT
Cincinnati running back Ethan Wright, right, carries the ball for a touchdown as he is tackled by UCF defensive back Quadric Bullard (37) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 56-21. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati running back Ethan Wright, right, carries the ball for a touchdown as he is tackled by UCF defensive back Quadric Bullard (37) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 56-21. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 16, 2021 03:42 PM EDT
Cincinnati running back Ryan Montgomery (22) carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCF, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 56-21. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati running back Ryan Montgomery (22) carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCF, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 56-21. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 16, 2021 03:41 PM EDT
UCF head coach Gus Malzahn gestures from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 56-21. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

UCF head coach Gus Malzahn gestures from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 56-21. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 16, 2021 03:49 PM EDT
Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell stands on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCF, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 56-21. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell stands on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCF, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 56-21. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 16, 2021 03:49 PM EDT
Cincinnati quarterback Evan Prater (3) carries the ball for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCF, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 56-21. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati quarterback Evan Prater (3) carries the ball for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCF, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 56-21. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 16, 2021 03:41 PM EDT
UCF running back Isaiah Bowser (5) carries the ball for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 56-21. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

UCF running back Isaiah Bowser (5) carries the ball for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 56-21. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 16, 2021 03:41 PM EDT
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder sits on the bench during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCF, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 56-21. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder sits on the bench during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCF, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 56-21. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 16, 2021 03:50 PM EDT
Cincinnati safety Bryan Cook, back, tackles UCF running back Johnny Richardson (25) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 56-21. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Cincinnati safety Bryan Cook, back, tackles UCF running back Johnny Richardson (25) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 56-21. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Oct. 16, 2021 03:41 PM EDT
FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2021, file photo, Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell stands on the field during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against UCF in Cincinnati. The Luke Fickell era at Cincinnati began Jan. 8, 2017, with a team meeting where the new coach talked about blind faith. The Ohio native and former Ohio State player and assistant coach under both Jim Tressel and Urban Meyer had replaced Tommy Tuberville. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2021, file photo, Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell stands on the field during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against UCF in Cincinnati. The Luke Fickell era at Cincinnati began Jan. 8, 2017, with a team meeting where the new coach talked about blind faith. The Ohio native and former Ohio State player and assistant coach under both Jim Tressel and Urban Meyer had replaced Tommy Tuberville. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)

Oct. 29, 2021 01:01 AM EDT
FILE - Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) carries the ball as he breaks a tackle against UCF linebacker Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. For Cincinnati (13-0), a member of the second-tier American Athletic Conference, the planets aligned. The Bearcats landed as the No. 4 seed in the CFP, invading the domain of college football's blue bloods. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)

FILE - Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) carries the ball as he breaks a tackle against UCF linebacker Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. For Cincinnati (13-0), a member of the second-tier American Athletic Conference, the planets aligned. The Bearcats landed as the No. 4 seed in the CFP, invading the domain of college football's blue bloods. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)

Dec. 22, 2021 12:31 AM EST