Murray State at Cincinnati 9/11/2021
Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, left, and Ahmad Gardner (1) lead players onto the field prior to an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, left, and Ahmad Gardner (1) lead players onto the field prior to an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 05:14 PM EDT
Cincinnati fans react during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati fans react during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 05:17 PM EDT
Murray State quarterback Preston Rice (5) reacts after a false start call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Murray State quarterback Preston Rice (5) reacts after a false start call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 05:14 PM EDT
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, center, drops back for a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, center, drops back for a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 05:14 PM EDT
Cincinnati tight end Noah Davis (82) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati tight end Noah Davis (82) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 05:18 PM EDT
Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (1) reacts after intercepting a ball thrown by Murray State quarterback Preston Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (1) reacts after intercepting a ball thrown by Murray State quarterback Preston Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 05:14 PM EDT
Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce (12) reacts after being tackled by Murray State cornerback Quinaz Turner (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce (12) reacts after being tackled by Murray State cornerback Quinaz Turner (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 05:18 PM EDT
A Cincinnati fan holds a sign during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

A Cincinnati fan holds a sign during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 05:19 PM EDT
Murray State quarterback Preston Rice (5) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Murray State quarterback Preston Rice (5) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 05:14 PM EDT
Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott, front left, runs out of bounds after making a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott, front left, runs out of bounds after making a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 07:04 PM EDT
Cincinnati wide receiver Tre Tucker (7) makes a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati wide receiver Tre Tucker (7) makes a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 07:04 PM EDT
Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 07:02 PM EDT
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, front center, is sacked by Murray State linebacker Scotty Humpich during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, front center, is sacked by Murray State linebacker Scotty Humpich during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 07:05 PM EDT
Murray State head coach Dean Hood, center, stands on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Murray State head coach Dean Hood, center, stands on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 07:00 PM EDT
Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott (21) makes a catch for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott (21) makes a catch for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 07:00 PM EDT
Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce, left, reacts after wide receiver Michael Young Jr. (8) made a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce, left, reacts after wide receiver Michael Young Jr. (8) made a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 07:02 PM EDT
Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) is pushed out of bounds by Murray State cornerback Cayvian Holmes (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) is pushed out of bounds by Murray State cornerback Cayvian Holmes (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 07:01 PM EDT
FILE - Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (1) reacts after intercepting a ball thrown by Murray State quarterback Preston Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Cincinnati, in this Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, file photo. Gardner was selected to The Associated Press Midseason All-America team, announced Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

FILE - Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (1) reacts after intercepting a ball thrown by Murray State quarterback Preston Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Cincinnati, in this Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, file photo. Gardner was selected to The Associated Press Midseason All-America team, announced Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

Oct. 19, 2021 01:04 PM EDT
Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (1) reacts after intercepting a ball thrown by Murray State quarterback Preston Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (1) reacts after intercepting a ball thrown by Murray State quarterback Preston Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Dec. 13, 2021 11:51 AM EST
FILE - Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (1) celebrates an interception of a Murray State pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. Gardner, an Associated Press All-American who hasn't given up a touchdown in his college career, still has to declare for the draft. But he generally projects higher than any of his teammates, so that decision seems clear. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

FILE - Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (1) celebrates an interception of a Murray State pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. Gardner, an Associated Press All-American who hasn't given up a touchdown in his college career, still has to declare for the draft. But he generally projects higher than any of his teammates, so that decision seems clear. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

Dec. 30, 2021 12:39 AM EST