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Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle (81) celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Cincinnati won 31-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Georgia, Alabama, Michigan State, Oregon top CFP rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 02, 2021 02:34 AM EDT

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) is taken down by Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) and linebacker Adam Anderson (19) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: CFP preview unlikely for Cincinnati

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 01, 2021 01:34 AM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker, right, is congratulated by athletic director Alan Haller following a 37-33. win over Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Another defining loss for Jim Harbaugh

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 30, 2021 07:53 PM EDT

Northern Iowa tight end Kyle Fourtenbary (42) is tackled by Southern Illinois linebacker Branson Combs, right, after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Southern Illinois at Northern Iowa 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 07:09 PM EDT

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle (81) pulls in a touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Cincinnati won 31-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Ridder, Whyle, help No. 2 Cincinnati top Tulane, 31-12

By Brett Martel Oct. 30, 2021 03:36 PM EDT

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) is sacked by Tulane linebacker Marvin Moody for a safety during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Cincinnati at Tulane 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 01:43 PM EDT

The Cincinnati student section reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Clifton Style: Blue-collar Bearcats pushing CFP ceiling

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 29, 2021 03:38 AM EDT

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder looks to pass against Navy during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. Cincinnati won 27-20. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 2 Cincinnati seeks improved form at reeling Tulane

By Brett Martel Oct. 28, 2021 02:51 PM EDT

Cincinnati cornerback Arquon Bush, center left, celebrates with Ahmad Gardner (1) after intercepting a pass intended for Navy fullback Chance Warren, not visible, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. Cincinnati won 27-20. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 2 Cincinnati continues bid to crack CFP at Tulane

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 01:29 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) reaches for an incomplete pass from tight end Tyler Warren (44) in the third overtime of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
AP Top 25: 'Bama jumps OU to No. 3; Penn State falls to 20th

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 24, 2021 02:08 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) holds the ball in the air while scoring a touchdown against Kansas during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: CFP race of Big 12 incoming, outgoing

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 23, 2021 09:18 PM EDT

Navy cornerback Jamal Glenn, center left, celebrates with linebacker Nicholas Straw after Glenn intercepted a pass from Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, not visible, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 2 Cincinnati stays unbeaten with 27-20 win over Navy

By Noah Trister Oct. 23, 2021 03:39 PM EDT

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder looks to pass against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Cincinnati at Navy 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 01:37 PM EDT

UCLA head coach Chip Kelly runs on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Week 8 Preview: Chip vs. Oregon; Pickett's Heisman chance

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 22, 2021 02:30 AM EDT

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell stands on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCF, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 56-21. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 2 Cincinnati travels to Navy with highest ranking ever

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 01:37 PM EDT

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) throws a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCF, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Unbeaten Bearcats put No. 2 ranking on the line at Navy

By Noah Trister Oct. 21, 2021 10:51 AM EDT

FILE - Iowa offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) looks to make a block during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Iowa City, Iowa, in this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo. Lindenbaum was selected to The Associated Press Midseason All-America team, announced Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Young, Davis headline AP Midseason All-America Team

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2021 01:15 PM EDT

Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Alabama won 49-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Blue bloods chasing No. 2 Bearcats

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 18, 2021 03:53 AM EDT

Purdue offensive lineman Greg Long pours a can of beer over his face after an Iowa fan tossed the beer onto the field during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue won 24-7. (Bryon Houlgrave/The Des Moines Register via AP)
AP Top 25: Cincinnati up to No. 2; Purdue snaps poll drought

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 17, 2021 02:08 PM EDT

POLL ALERT: Cincinnati up to No. 2, Purdue snaps poll drought after beating Iowa; Texas-San Antonio ranked for 1st time

Oct. 17, 2021 02:03 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Cincinnati up to No. 2, Purdue snaps poll drought after beating Iowa; Texas-San Antonio ranked for 1st time. ...