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 quarterback Desmond Ridder throws a 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 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 tight end Josh Whyle runs with the ball while scoring on a touchdown pass from quarterback Desmond Ridder, not visible, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Cincinnati wide receiver Tre Tucker, left, congratulates tight end Josh Whyle after he scored a touchdown against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy quarterback Tai Lavatai, bottom, scores a touchdown on a keeper against Cincinnati during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) is tackled by a host of Navy defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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

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)

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Desmond Ridder, not visible, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy fullback Chance Warren, left, congratulates quarterback Tai Lavatai after he scored a touchdown on a keeper against Cincinnati during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Cincinnati cornerback Coby Bryant, right, breaks up a pass intended for Navy wide receiver Mychal Cooper during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy quarterback Tai Lavatai runs withe the ball against Cincinnati during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy defensive end Eavan Gibbons reacts after making a tackle against Cincinnati during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy linebacker Nicholas Straw, top, collides with Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle, bottom, while going for a tackle of Whyle during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner covers his ground against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy wide receiver Mark Walker runs a route against Cincinnati during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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)

Navy's Xavier McDonald (31) reacts after teammate Jamal Glenn recovered an onside kick against Cincinnati 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)

Cincinnati wide receiver Tre Tucker reaches but is unable to make a catch 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)

Navy quarterback Tai Lavatai (1) leaps over the goal line to score a touchdown against Cincinnati 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)

Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott runs a route 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)

Navy defensive end Eavan Gibbons defends against Cincinnati 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)

Cincinnati cornerback Arquon Bush, right, intercepts a pass intended for Navy fullback Chance Warren 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)

Cincinnati cornerback Arquon Bush, center, gestures 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)

Cincinnati linebacker Darrian Beavers chases after a Navy player 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)

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)

Cincinnati defensive lineman Myjai Sanders, left, tackles Navy fullback Carlinos Acie 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)

Cincinnati's Leonard Taylor, left, and Navy's Jamal Glenn, second from left, compete for a Navy onside kick during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. Glenn came up with the ball. Cincinnati won 27-20. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2021, file photo, Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner watches a play develop during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Navy in Annapolis, Md. Gardner is nicknamed Sauce and is the Bearcats' best player. The long-armed lockdown corner from Detroit picked Cincinnati over Indiana, Kentucky and other P5s in 2019 and has developed into a potential first-round pick. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

FILE - Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Navy, Oct. 23, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. Ridder could be the one to end Cincinnati's 50-year stretch without a first-round pick in the NFL draft, or the quarterback could watch a teammate, perhaps cornerback Ahmad Gardner, get that historic phone call in Las Vegas this spring. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)