Cincinnati wide receiver Tre Tucker runs for a score on a 1-yard touchdown pass quarterback Desmond Ridder 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)

Cincinnati running back Charles McClelland (0) gets tripped up by South Florida linebacker Antonio Grier Jr., during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder throws a pass 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)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder scores on a 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)

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)

South Florida quarterback Timmy McClain (9) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) looks to pass as he rolls out 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)

South Florida tight end Mitchell Brinkman, right, beats Cincinnati defensive lineman Myjai Sanders to a fumble by quarterback Timmy McClain during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Cincinnati wide receiver Tre Tucker (7) leaps away from a tackle by South Florida defensive back Mekhi LaPointe during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

South Florida running back Brian Battie (21) gets taken down by Cincinnati linebacker Darrian Beavers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

South Florida quarterback Timmy McClain (9) gets stopped by Cincinnati linebacker Ty Van Fossen (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Cincinnati running back Ryan Montgomery (22) scores against South Florida defensive back Daquan Evans (0) and safety Vincent Davis (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Cincinnati running back Ethan Wright (4) runs over South Florida linebacker Antonio Grier Jr., for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

South Florida quarterback Timmy McClain, left, gets sacked by Cincinnati linebacker Wilson Huber during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

South Florida wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (5) can't hang onto a pass as he hit by Cincinnati cornerback Arquon Bush during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

South Florida quarterback Timmy McClain (9) throws a pass against Cincinnati during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Cincinnati running back Charles McClelland (0) gets medical attention after injuring his neck against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

South Florida wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (5) celebrates with the fans after scoring against Cincinnati during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell talks to head linesman Baron Ballester during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder throws a pass against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

South Florida head coach Jeff Scott talks to his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

FILE - Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle makes a catch against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. College teams haven't quite unlocked the full potential of the position as effectively as the pros, but Friday, Dec. 31 College Football Playoff with No. 1 Alabama facing No. 4 Cincinnati in the Cotton Bowl will put players with potential to be part of the next wave of dominate tight ends on display. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)