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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)
Tulsa at Cincinnati 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

FILE - Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell speaks with quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) prior to an NCAA college football game against Miami (Ohio) in Cincinnati, in this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo. Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell talks about the opportunity the No. 7 Bearcats have to impress the nation when they travel to South Bend, Indiana, to face No. 9 Notre Dame. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
No. 7 Bearcats get back to work for No. 9 Notre Dame

Sep. 28, 2021 04:52 PM EDT

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, left, and Ahmad Gardner (1) lead players onto the field prior to an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Murray State at Cincinnati 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 05:19 PM EDT

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

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart watches play against Cincinnati during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Georgia at Cincinnati 1/1/2021

Jan. 01, 2021 12:21 PM EST

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle, left, outruns Central Florida linebacker Eriq Gilyard (10) on his way to a 29-yard touchdown on a pass play during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Cincinnati at UCF 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 05:33 PM EST

Cincinnati wide receiver Michael Young Jr. holds the ball up as he scores a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against East Carolina, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
East Carolina at Cincinnati 11/13/2020

Nov. 13, 2020 09:27 PM EST

Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce (12) catches a touchdown pass in front of Memphis defensive back John Broussard Jr. (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Cincinnati. (Photo by Gary Landers)
Memphis at Cincinnati 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 01:51 PM EDT

Cincinnati Desmond Ridder throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
South Florida at Cincinnati 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

Army quarterback Christian Anderson, right, cuts up field past Cincinnati linebacker Darrian Beavers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Army at Cincinnati 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 05:21 PM EDT

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder throws a pass against Austin Peay during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Austin Peay at Cincinnati 9/19/2020

Sep. 19, 2020 01:41 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh walks off the field at the end of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Michigan won 45-14. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 19 Michigan routs No. 8 Notre Dame 45-14 in rain

By Larry Lage Oct. 26, 2019 11:32 PM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) hands the ball off to running back Tony Jones Jr. (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Kelly defends Book as No. 7 Irish get physical in bye week

By John Fineran Sep. 09, 2019 04:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame running back Tony Jones Jr (6), runs in a touchdown against Ball State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. There is no Dexter Williams in the backfield this season for No. 9 Notre Dame. Instead, the Fighting Irish will look to a stable of running backs to pick up the slack, including Tony Jones and converted wide receiver Jafar Armstrong. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Armstrong, Jones top horses in No. 9 Irish rushing stable

By John Fineran Aug. 21, 2019 05:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame wide receiver Jafar Armstrong (8) runs the ball against Clemson during the NCAA Cotton Bowl football game, in Arlington, Texas. Armstrong returns to the backfield for Notre Dame. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Irish hope to ride Book's arm to second straight CFP berth

By John Fineran Aug. 15, 2019 01:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, in South Bend, Ind. At a school that has produced its share of legendary quarterbacks, the 6-foot, 208-pound senior was told by coach Brian Kelly and offensive coordinator Chip Long to push the envelope this spring. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Book it! Kelly, Irish like what they've seen in returning QB

By John Fineran Apr. 11, 2019 02:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly watches play against Clemson during the NCAA Cotton Bowl football game in Arlington, Texas. Nine practices into spring football practice, Brian Kelly has an idea how his Notre Dame football depth chart is settling in at running back, wide receiver and cornerback. Linebacker is another matter. “Clark is working overtime,” Kelly said of defensive coordinator Clark Lea, who oversees the position that graduated its top two inside linebackers in Te’von Coney (123 tackles) and Drue Tranquill (86) (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Linebacking corps still a question for Kelly, Lea, Irish

By John Fineran Apr. 02, 2019 02:10 AM EDT

Notre Dame's Ian Book, right, breaks away from a tackle by Northwestern's Montre Hartage during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Jim Young)
Book leads No. 3 Notre Dame over Northwestern, 31-21

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 03, 2018 10:44 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) warms up before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
College football: No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 LSU 29-0

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2018 05:50 PM EDT