Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs for a touchdown past SMU safety Roderick Roberson Jr., bottom left, and defensive back Brandon Stephens (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) is tackled by Cincinnati linebacker Jarrell White (8) for a loss during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) throws a pass against Cincinnati during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

SMU head coach Sonny Dykes prepares to lead his team onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, second from left, confers with linebacker Jarrell White, second from right, and safety Derrick Forest, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele warms up in the tunnel before an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle is taken down by SMU defensive back Brandon Stephens (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

SMU kicker Chris Naggar (34) and holder Derek Green (12) watch the flight of Naggar's field goal against Cincinnati at the end of the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Cincinnati running back Gerrid Doaks (23) reaches for the goal line on a run against SMU during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) hands off to running back Gerrid Doaks (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against SMU Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs in for a touchdown in front of SMU cornerback Ar'mani Johnson (5) and linebacker Shaine Hailey (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs away from SMU safety Roderick Roberson, Jr., on ground, and cornerback Ar'mani Johnson (5) on a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) evades the tackle of SMU safety Roderick Roberson, Jr. (13) on a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Cincinnati running back Gerrid Doaks (23) celebrates a touchdown run against SMU during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) is congratulated by offensive linemen Vincent McConnell, center, and Jake Renfro (56) after a touchdown run against SMU during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Fans in the SMU students section cheer during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. Cincinnati won 42-13. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

SMU sophomores Ashlyn Heintzelman and Peter Warner sit in a box marked on the grass to facilitate social distancing during the second half of an NCAA college football game between SMU and Cincinnati Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. Cincinnati won 42-13. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) breaks away from SMU linebacker Trevor Denbow (16) on a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. Cincinnati won 42-13 and Ridder finished with 179 yards rushing. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell congratulates quarterback Desmond Ridder after Ridder rushed for his third touchdown of the game during the second half of an NCAA college football game against SMU Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. Cincinnati won 42-13 and Ridder finished with 179 yards rushing. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Cincinnati's Jaheim Thomas grabs the shirt of SMU kick returner Bryan Massey (8) on a kickoff return during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. Cincinnati won 42-13. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Cincinnati running back Gerrid Doaks (23) cruises into the end zone in front of SMU safety Roderick Roberson, Jr. (13) on a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. Cincinnati won 42-13. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)