Cincinnati

Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) sets up to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Milton shines, No. 11 UCF routs No. 19 Cincinnati 38-13

By Fred Goodall Nov. 17, 2018 11:47 PM EST

Cincinnati defensive end Kimoni Fitz (51) recovers a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown after a sack of Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Cincinnati at UCF 11/17/2018

Nov. 17, 2018 09:16 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer looks on during a break in the second half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

No. 9 Ohio State rallies to beat Maryland 52-51 in OT

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2018 05:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Central Florida head coach Josh Heupel, center, runs onto the field with the team before an NCAA college football game against Navy in Orlando, Fla. UCF and Cincinnati are Top 25 teams eager to show college football fans what they and the American Athletic Conference are all about. The undefeated, 11th-ranked Knights and once-beaten No. 19 Cincinnati take a shot at stating their case this week in a primetime, nationally televised matchup with league championship implications.
(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

No. 11 UCF, No. 19 Cincinnati relish national spotlight

By Fred Goodall Nov. 16, 2018 03:48 PM EST

Unbeaten UCF, Cincinnati battle for 1st place in AAC East

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2018 04:18 PM EST
No. 19 Cincinnati (9-1, 5-1 American, No. 24 CFP) at No. 11 UCF (9-0, 6-0, No. 11 CFP), 8 p.m. EST (ABC). Line: UCF by 7. Series record:...

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) rolls out to throw a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Navy in Orlando, Fla. Milton and the Knights have feasted on overmatched foes for much of the season, but they face one of their toughest challenges Saturday when they host Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

No. 19 Cincinnati enjoying resurgence under Fickell

By Joe Kay Nov. 15, 2018 03:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Central Florida running back Taj McGowan (4) scores a touchdown on a 2-yard run against Memphis during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn. No. 11 Central Florida has won 22 straight games and is making a run at another major bowl bid. ESPN’s “College GameDay” is coming to the schools’ Orlando, Florida, campus this week. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

College Football Picks: UCF and race to be top G5 champion

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 14, 2018 02:26 PM EST

Northwestern running back Isaiah Bowser runs up field during a 34-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Northwestern won 14-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

AP Top 25 Heat Check: After top-tier, parity reigns in poll

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 12, 2018 02:56 AM EST

Cincinnati wide receiver Rashad Medaris (17) catches a pass against South Florida cornerback Ronnie Hoggins (19) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Warren's 4 TDs lead No. 25 Cincinnati over USF 35-23

By Joe Kay Nov. 10, 2018 10:21 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown between Navy cornerback Noruwa Obanor (15) and linebacker Taylor Heflin (54) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. UCF won 35-24. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

College football: No. 6 Oklahoma beats Oklahoma State 48-47

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2018 05:28 PM EST

No. 25 Cincinnati in hunt for AAC title in November

By Joe Kay Nov. 09, 2018 04:00 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Whenever senior defensive tackle Cortez Broughton mentioned the American Athletic Conference championship over the summer, he'd get a look that...

No. 25 Cincinnati tries to stay in AAC East hunt vs USF

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2018 03:03 PM EST
South Florida (7-3, 3-2 American) at Cincinnati (8-1, 4-1), 7 p.m. EST (ESPNU). Line: Cincinnati by 7. Series record: Cincinnati leads 8...

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2016, file photo, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, left, and Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio shake hands after the Spartans won 17-16 in NCAA college football game in East Lansing, Mich. Ohio State visits Michigan State needing a win to stay on track for a Big Ten East showdown with Michigan in two weeks. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

College Football Picks: Mich. St, Auburn try to play spoiler

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 07, 2018 02:00 PM EST

Fighter jets fly over Nippert Stadium during the national anthem before an NCAA college football game between Cincinnati and Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cincinnati's run defense throttles Navy's option in 42-0 win

By Joe Kay Nov. 03, 2018 07:03 PM EDT

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, right, speaks with linebacker Malik Clements (4) before an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Navy at Cincinnati 11/3/2018

Nov. 03, 2018 04:52 PM EDT

No. 17 Houston looking to avoid another ranked loss at SMU

Nov. 02, 2018 11:52 AM EDT
DALLAS (AP) — SMU has only one win over a ranked team the past seven years. That is a game Houston certainly remembers. The No. 17 Cougars (7-1, 4-0...

No. 17 Houston goes to SMU looking for 6th win in a row

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 06:16 PM EDT
No. 17 Houston (7-1, 4-0 American, No. 17 CFP) at SMU (3-5, 2-2), 7 p.m. EDT (ESPNU) Line: Houston by 14½. Series record: Houston leads...

Wiggins pick-6 in OT lifts Cincinnati past SMU 26-20

Oct. 27, 2018 07:58 PM EDT
DALLAS (AP) — James Wiggins returned an interception 86 yards for a touchdown in overtime, giving Cincinnati a 26-20 win over Southern Methodist on Saturday...