Alec Pierce
Georgia place kicker Jack Podlesny (96) and offensive player of the game, holds the championship tropy after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-21. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Podlesny's FG lifts Georgia past Cincinnati in Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Jan. 01, 2021 04:14 PM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart watches play against Cincinnati during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Georgia at Cincinnati 1/1/2021

Jan. 01, 2021 12:21 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder throws a pass during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 6 Cincinnati beats No. 20 Tulsa in rainy AAC title game

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 20, 2020 12:18 AM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder throws a pass during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Tulsa at Cincinnati 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 10:07 PM EST

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon (8) runs for the end zone to score past Northwestern defensive back Cameron Mitchell (21) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2020 08:33 PM EST

East Carolina linebacker Xavier Smith, left, defends as Cincinnati wide receiver Jordan Jones, middle, jumps over East Carolina defensive back Jireh Wilson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Ridder, No. 7 Cincinnati roll over East Carolina, 55-17

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 13, 2020 11:20 PM EST

East Carolina quarterback Mason Garcia (10) runs against Navy during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Greenville, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
East Carolina next to try to slow down No. 7 Cincinnati

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 12, 2020 11:48 AM EST

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
No. 6 Cincinnati focuses on Houston amid playoff buzz

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 05, 2020 11:45 AM EST

Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce (12) catches a touchdown pass in front of Memphis defensive back John Broussard Jr. (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Cincinnati. (Photo by Gary Landers)
Memphis at Cincinnati 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 01:51 PM EDT

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle, left, grabs a pass over Austin Peay defensive back Kam Ruffin during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati beat Austin Peay 55-20. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 13 Cincinnati rolls past Austin Peay 55-20 in opener

By Jeff Wallner Sep. 19, 2020 03:35 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Marshall's Willie Johnson (1) attempts to get past Cincinnati's Jaquan Sheppard (39) on a kickoff return an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Ridder throws 4 TDs, Cincinnati whips Marshall 52-14

By John Raby Sep. 28, 2019 08:15 PM EDT