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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)
No. 7 Cincinnati looks to avenge losses to Memphis

By Jeff Wallner Oct. 29, 2020 11:35 AM EDT

FILE - UCLA offensive lineman Jake Burton (73) plays during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. While most of the offseason chatter surrounding college football transfers inevitably focuses on quarterbacks, plenty of notable players at other positions also switched teams and could make major impacts for their new schools this fall. Burton, a two-year starter at UCLA, decided to transfer to Baylor when the Pac-10 opted to postpone its season. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, FIle)
Potential impact transfers this season aren't limited to QBs

By Steve Megargee Sep. 05, 2020 11:26 AM 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

Penn State celebrates following the team's 53-39 win over Memphis in the NCAA Cotton Bowl college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 1 LSU, No. 3 Clemson advance to championship game

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2019 08:27 PM EST

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) looks to throw against Memphis in the first half of the NCAA Cotton Bowl college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 13 Penn State tops No. 15 Memphis 53-39 in Cotton Bowl

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 28, 2019 04:13 PM EST

Penn State head coach James Franklin reacts to a score against Rutgers in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Penn State defeated Rutgers 27-6. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Big-play G5 Memphis offense, Big Ten Penn State D in Cotton

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 27, 2019 03:31 PM EST

Memphis quarterback Brady White (3) and defensive back Chris Claybrooks (7) celebrate after an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 17 Memphis tops No. 18 Cincinnati 34-24 to host AAC game

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 29, 2019 07:03 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) breaks a tackle by Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 17 Memphis tops No. 18 Cincinnati, set for rematch

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2019 06:26 PM EST

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell works the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 17 Memphis No. 18 Cincinnati play to host AAC title game

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 28, 2019 10:05 AM EST

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell works the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 17 Memphis hosts No. 18 Cincinnati in AAC title preview

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 02:27 PM EST

Memphis wide receiver Antonio Gibson (14) gets between South Florida defensive back Devin Studstill (8) and linebacker Andrew Mims (59) to score during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
White throws 2 TD passes, No. 18 Memphis blasts USF 49-10

By Fred Goodall Nov. 23, 2019 07:56 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, right, looks for an open receiver as Penn State defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos chases him during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Penn State 28-17. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 2 Ohio State beats No. 9 Penn State to take Big Ten East

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2019 05:40 PM EST

Memphis head coach Mike Norvell watches from the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against SMU Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 18 Memphis visits Houston looking for 4th straight win

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 15, 2019 02:17 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 38-0. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
First-half surprises include stingy Wisconsin, LSU's Burrow

By Steve Megargee Oct. 15, 2019 02:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell (19) carries the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, in Memphis, Tenn. Gainwell has run for 620 yards and averages 124 yards rushing per game to rank sixth among all Football Bowl Subdivision players. Memphis takes on Temple in Philadelphia on Saturday. Temple ranks second among all FBS teams in red-zone defense and fourth in third-down conversion percentage defense. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)
Temple set for 2nd Top 25 upset when it plays No. 23 Memphis

By Dan Gelston Oct. 11, 2019 02:27 PM EDT

Memphis receiver Damonte Coxie, left, runs for a touchdown after a catch in front of Navy defender Kevin Brennan during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian via AP)
No. 23 Memphis seeks to remain unbeaten as it visits Temple

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2019 04:47 PM EDT

Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell, left, stiff-arms Navy defender Tama Tuitele during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian via AP)
Gainwell emerges as No. 23 Memphis' latest standout rusher

By Steve Megargee Oct. 10, 2019 12:35 PM EDT

Memphis rolls past South Alabama 42-6, 2 RBs break 100 yards

Sep. 14, 2019 07:38 PM EDT
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Brady White threw three touchdowns and running backs Kenny Gainwell and Kylan Watkins rushed for more than 100 yards each as Memphis remained...

Mississippi wide receiver Elijah Moore, left, makes a catch ahead of Memphis linebacker Thomas Pickens (40) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in in Memphis, Tenn. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Taylor's running, Huff's safety help Memphis beat Ole Miss

By Clay Bailey Aug. 31, 2019 03:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 6, 2019, file photo, Mississippi offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez gestures before the Grove Bowl spring NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi has a new offensive coordinator in Rich Rodriguez and a new starting quarterback in Matt Corral as the Rebels adjust to life without second-round draft picks A.J. Brown and D.K. Metcalf catching passes. The new-look offense faces a tough early test as Ole Miss opens the season at Memphis. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP, File)
Opener between Ole Miss-Memphis last in current contract

By Clay Bailey Aug. 30, 2019 08:01 AM EDT