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Coastal Carolina players celebrate after place kicker Massimo Biscardi (29) kicked the go-ahead and eventual game-winning field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Lafayette, La., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Kieu)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Who's best or rewarding success?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 26, 2020 02:43 AM EDT

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)
Ridder runs, passes No. 19 Cincinnati past No. 16 SMU, 42-13

Oct. 25, 2020 12:45 AM EDT

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)
Cincinnati at SMU 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 10:49 PM EDT

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell works the sideline during an NCAA college football game against South Florida, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Cincinnati. No. 8 Cincinnati's game at Tulsa on Saturday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests among Bearcats players. The American Athletic Conference announced Thursday, Oct. 15, the game is being rescheduled for Dec. 5. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
No. 9 Cincinnati at No. 16 SMU for 1st Top 25 campus matchup

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 03:10 PM EDT

SMU wide receiver Danny Gray, left, scores a touchdown in the first half against Tulane defensive end Cameron Sample, right, during an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
SMU at Tulane 10/16/2020

Oct. 16, 2020 06:59 PM EDT

Cincinnati-Tulsa postponed due to Bearcats' COVID-19 issues

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2020 01:09 PM EDT
No. 8 Cincinnati’s game at Tulsa on Saturday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests among Bearcats players. The American...

South Florida wide receiver Randall St. Felix, top, makes a catch and is upended by Cincinnati cornerback Coby Bryant, bottom, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 15 Cincinnati rolls past South Florida, 28-7

By Jeff Wallner Oct. 03, 2020 08:04 PM EDT

Cincinnati Desmond Ridder throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
South Florida at Cincinnati 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

Cincinnati running back Gerrid Doaks, left, celebrates his touchdown against Army with teammate Leonard Taylor during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati beat Army 24-10. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 15 Cincinnati tries to maintain momentum against USF

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 03:22 PM EDT

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford, right, celebrates his touchdown against Army with teammate Leonard Taylor during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati beat Army 24-10. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 15 Cincinnati can't overlook rebuilding South Florida

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 01, 2020 03:18 PM EDT

Cincinnati running back Gerrid Doaks, right, tries to escape the grasp of Army's Marquel Broughton during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 14 Cincinnati holds off No. 22 Army, 24-10

By Jeff Wallner Sep. 26, 2020 08:31 PM EDT

Army quarterback Christian Anderson, right, cuts up field past Cincinnati linebacker Darrian Beavers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Army at Cincinnati 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 05:21 PM EDT

Cincinnati running back Gerrid Doaks, left, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Cam Jones against Austin Peay during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 22 Army seeks road breakthrough at No. 14 Cincinnati

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 03:20 PM EDT

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell shouts to his team against Austin Peay during the first 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. 22 Army seeks road breakthrough at No. 14 Cincinnati

By Joe Kay Sep. 24, 2020 01:38 PM EDT

Marshall's Lawrence Papillon (4) does a backflip as Marshall players celebrate a win over No. 23 ranked Appalachian State after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2020 09:49 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

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder throws a pass against Austin Peay during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Austin Peay at Cincinnati 9/19/2020

Sep. 19, 2020 01:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell takes the field with his players before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, in Cincinnati. Normally, in March, college football teams would be preparing for the upcoming season. Because of the new coronavirus pandemic, coaches are trying to figure out how to recreate some of what has been lost. Fickell said his goal is to try give his players a routine, including workout regimens they can do on their own without access to local gyms. They will also have online meetings with position groups and assistant coaches. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Fickell, No. 13 Cincinnati open vs Austin Peay without fans

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2020 02:26 PM EDT

Austin Peay coach Marquase Lovings talks with his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 13 Cincinnati opens vs Austin Peay team finishing up

By Joe Kay Sep. 17, 2020 12:25 PM EDT

The Latest: Saints have two on COVID-19 reserve list.

By The Associated Press Aug. 06, 2020 02:37 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The New Orleans Saints have...