Navy at Cincinnati 11/3/2018
Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, right, speaks with linebacker Malik Clements (4) before an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, right, speaks with linebacker Malik Clements (4) before an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 04:50 PM EDT
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs in for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs in for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 04:50 PM EDT
CORRETS TO TACKLED, NOT A SACK - Navy quarterback Zach Abey, center, is tackled by Cincinnati cornerback Arquon Bush, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

CORRETS TO TACKLED, NOT A SACK - Navy quarterback Zach Abey, center, is tackled by Cincinnati cornerback Arquon Bush, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 04:53 PM EDT
Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II (3) is tackled by Navy safety Juan Hailey (13) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II (3) is tackled by Navy safety Juan Hailey (13) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 04:55 PM EDT
Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 04:59 PM EDT
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 05:01 PM EDT
Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II (3) dives over the goal line for a touchdown against Navy safety Juan Hailey (13) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II (3) dives over the goal line for a touchdown against Navy safety Juan Hailey (13) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 04:57 PM EDT
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder takes the snap in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder takes the snap in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 05:02 PM EDT
Navy wide receiver Zach Abey (9) moves to hand off the ball to fullback Anthony Gargiulo (38) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Navy wide receiver Zach Abey (9) moves to hand off the ball to fullback Anthony Gargiulo (38) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 05:13 PM EDT
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) breaks away from Navy defensive end Anthony Villalobos (95) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) breaks away from Navy defensive end Anthony Villalobos (95) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 05:22 PM EDT
Fighter jets fly over Nippert Stadium during the national anthem before an NCAA college football game between Cincinnati and Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Fighter jets fly over Nippert Stadium during the national anthem before an NCAA college football game between Cincinnati and Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 05:21 PM EDT
Cincinnati kicker Cole Smith (19) watches his extra point in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cincinnati kicker Cole Smith (19) watches his extra point in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 05:21 PM EDT
Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo works the sidelines in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo works the sidelines in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 05:22 PM EDT
Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 05:21 PM EDT
Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II (3) is tackled by Navy linebacker Hudson Sullivan (53) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II (3) is tackled by Navy linebacker Hudson Sullivan (53) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 05:04 PM EDT
Navy wide receiver Zach Abey (9) is sacked by Cincinnati defensive tackle Cortez Broughton (96) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Navy wide receiver Zach Abey (9) is sacked by Cincinnati defensive tackle Cortez Broughton (96) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 05:06 PM EDT
Navy wide receiver Zach Abey reacts after being sacked by Cincinnati defensive tackle Cortez Broughton in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Navy wide receiver Zach Abey reacts after being sacked by Cincinnati defensive tackle Cortez Broughton in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 05:08 PM EDT
Cincinnati tight end Josiah Deguara (83) catches a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cincinnati tight end Josiah Deguara (83) catches a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 05:27 PM EDT
Cincinnati running back Charles McClelland (10) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Wilson Huber (82) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cincinnati running back Charles McClelland (10) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Wilson Huber (82) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 06:38 PM EDT
Cincinnati running back Charles McClelland celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cincinnati running back Charles McClelland celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 06:39 PM EDT
Navy wide receiver Zach Abey, center left, is tackled by Cincinnati linebacker Kyle Bolden (34) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Navy wide receiver Zach Abey, center left, is tackled by Cincinnati linebacker Kyle Bolden (34) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 06:38 PM EDT
Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo reacts on the field after an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo reacts on the field after an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 06:39 PM EDT
Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell smiles in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell smiles in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 06:42 PM EDT
Navy wide receiver Zach Abey, center, is tackled by Cincinnati linebacker Joel Dublanko (41) and linebacker RJ Potts (23) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Navy wide receiver Zach Abey, center, is tackled by Cincinnati linebacker Joel Dublanko (41) and linebacker RJ Potts (23) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nov. 03, 2018 06:40 PM EDT
FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, right, speaks with linebacker Malik Clements (4) before an NCAA college football game against Navy in Cincinnati. No. 19 Cincinnati is in contention for the American Athletic title at it prepares to play at 11th-ranked and undefeated UCF on Saturday.(AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, right, speaks with linebacker Malik Clements (4) before an NCAA college football game against Navy in Cincinnati. No. 19 Cincinnati is in contention for the American Athletic title at it prepares to play at 11th-ranked and undefeated UCF on Saturday.(AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Nov. 14, 2018 05:39 PM EST
FILE - In a Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 file photo, Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, in Cincinnati. Virginia Tech (6-6) must defeat Cincinnati in the Military Bowl on Monday, Dec. 31 to avoid its first losing season since 1992.(AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

FILE - In a Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 file photo, Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, in Cincinnati. Virginia Tech (6-6) must defeat Cincinnati in the Military Bowl on Monday, Dec. 31 to avoid its first losing season since 1992.(AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Dec. 30, 2018 12:19 PM EST
FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, right, speaks with linebacker Malik Clements (4) before an NCAA college football game against Navy in Cincinnati. Nobody saw Cincinnati coming in the American Athletic Conference last year. Not even Luke Fickell, who guided the team to a seven-victory improvement in his second season as Bearcats coach. Best to expect the unexpected in the AAC. The league has been fertile ground for fast turnarounds since it rose from the ashes of the old Big East in 2013. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, right, speaks with linebacker Malik Clements (4) before an NCAA college football game against Navy in Cincinnati. Nobody saw Cincinnati coming in the American Athletic Conference last year. Not even Luke Fickell, who guided the team to a seven-victory improvement in his second season as Bearcats coach. Best to expect the unexpected in the AAC. The league has been fertile ground for fast turnarounds since it rose from the ashes of the old Big East in 2013. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Aug. 15, 2019 01:00 AM EDT
FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell speaks with linebacker Malik Clements (4) before an NCAA college football game against Navy in Cincinnati. Cincinnati has lost 11 straight in the series since beating the Buckeyes in 1896 and ‘97. No. 5 Ohio State better be ready this time. Third-year Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell returns to Columbus, where he was born, played for the Buckeyes and was a longtime assistant and filled in as head coach in 2011. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell speaks with linebacker Malik Clements (4) before an NCAA college football game against Navy in Cincinnati. Cincinnati has lost 11 straight in the series since beating the Buckeyes in 1896 and ‘97. No. 5 Ohio State better be ready this time. Third-year Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell returns to Columbus, where he was born, played for the Buckeyes and was a longtime assistant and filled in as head coach in 2011. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Sep. 05, 2019 12:30 AM EDT