No. 25 Cincinnati holds off Houston late to win 38-23

Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II (3) scores a touchdown past Houston defensive lineman Payton Turner during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, right, celebrates his touchdown with Alec Pierce during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston quarterback Logan Holgorsen, right, is sacked by Cincinnati defensive end Myjai Sanders during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Cincinnati wide receiver Rashad Medaris, left, celebrates his touchdown with Josiah Deguara during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston wide receiver Jeremy Singleton (13) celebrates his touchdown with Logan Holgorsen during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen reacts after a Cincinnati touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)