No. 2 Cincinnati holds off Tulsa 28-20 to improve to 9-0
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)

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)

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Cincinnati defensive lineman Jabari Taylor, center right, celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble in the end zone during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati defensive lineman Jabari Taylor, center right, celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble in the end zone during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

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Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Nov. 06, 2021 08:15 PM EDT
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Nov. 06, 2021 04:46 PM EDT
Tulsa quarterback Davis Brin (7) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Tulsa quarterback Davis Brin (7) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

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Tulsa running back Shamari Brooks (3) is stopped at the goal line by Cincinnati linebacker Wilson Huber during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Tulsa running back Shamari Brooks (3) is stopped at the goal line by Cincinnati linebacker Wilson Huber during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Nov. 06, 2021 08:12 PM EDT
Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Nov. 06, 2021 05:38 PM EDT
Cincinnati defensive lineman Jabari Taylor (90) celebrates after securing a fumble in the end zone during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati defensive lineman Jabari Taylor (90) celebrates after securing a fumble in the end zone during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

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Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

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Tulsa safety TieNeal Martin (7) celebrates after intercepting Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Tulsa safety TieNeal Martin (7) celebrates after intercepting Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

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