Cincinnati at UCF 11/21/2020
Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle, left, outruns Central Florida linebacker Eriq Gilyard (10) on his way to a 29-yard touchdown on a pass play during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle, left, outruns Central Florida linebacker Eriq Gilyard (10) on his way to a 29-yard touchdown on a pass play during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nov. 21, 2020 05:29 PM EST
Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell shouts instructions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell shouts instructions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nov. 21, 2020 05:35 PM EST
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder looks for a receiver as Central Florida defensive back Corey Thornton (14) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder looks for a receiver as Central Florida defensive back Corey Thornton (14) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nov. 21, 2020 05:30 PM EST
Central Florida defensive back Richie Grant, right, tackles Cincinnati wide receiver Jayshon Jackson after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Central Florida defensive back Richie Grant, right, tackles Cincinnati wide receiver Jayshon Jackson after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nov. 21, 2020 05:32 PM EST
Central Florida wide receiver Jacob Harris, left, makes a reception in front of Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (12) to the 3-yard line during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Central Florida wide receiver Jacob Harris, left, makes a reception in front of Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (12) to the 3-yard line during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nov. 21, 2020 05:34 PM EST
Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel, far right, throws a pass against Cincinnati during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel, far right, throws a pass against Cincinnati during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nov. 21, 2020 05:36 PM EST
Central Florida running back Greg McCrae (30) runs for yardages against Cincinnati safety James Wiggins, left, and defensive tackle Ethan Tucky, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Central Florida running back Greg McCrae (30) runs for yardages against Cincinnati safety James Wiggins, left, and defensive tackle Ethan Tucky, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nov. 21, 2020 05:43 PM EST
Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nov. 21, 2020 05:48 PM EST
Cincinnati wide receiver Michael Young Jr. runs against Central Florida after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Cincinnati wide receiver Michael Young Jr. runs against Central Florida after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nov. 21, 2020 05:48 PM EST
Central Florida head coach Josh Heupel, right, has words with head linesman Jim Casey, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Central Florida head coach Josh Heupel, right, has words with head linesman Jim Casey, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nov. 21, 2020 05:53 PM EST
Central Florida wide receiver Marlon Williams (6) gains yardage in front of Cincinnati cornerback Arquon Bush after a reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Central Florida wide receiver Marlon Williams (6) gains yardage in front of Cincinnati cornerback Arquon Bush after a reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nov. 21, 2020 07:44 PM EST
Central Florida wide receiver Marlon Williams, left, scores a touchdown as he gets past Cincinnati linebacker Darrian Beavers, center, and safety Darrick Forrest, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Central Florida wide receiver Marlon Williams, left, scores a touchdown as he gets past Cincinnati linebacker Darrian Beavers, center, and safety Darrick Forrest, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nov. 21, 2020 07:56 PM EST
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, top center, leaps over the Central Florida defensive line for a 1-yard touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, top center, leaps over the Central Florida defensive line for a 1-yard touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nov. 21, 2020 08:00 PM EST
Cincinnati running back Gerrid Doaks, center, is stopped just short of the goal line by Central Florida defensive backs Derek Gainous, left, and Davonte Brown (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Cincinnati running back Gerrid Doaks, center, is stopped just short of the goal line by Central Florida defensive backs Derek Gainous, left, and Davonte Brown (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nov. 21, 2020 07:57 PM EST
Cincinnati tight end Leonard Taylor (11) is stopped by Central Florida defensive back Richie Grant (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Cincinnati tight end Leonard Taylor (11) is stopped by Central Florida defensive back Richie Grant (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nov. 21, 2020 07:55 PM EST
Cincinnati tight end Leonard Taylor (11) runs to the end zone for a 7-yard touchdown off a pass play against Central Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Cincinnati tight end Leonard Taylor (11) runs to the end zone for a 7-yard touchdown off a pass play against Central Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nov. 21, 2020 08:08 PM EST
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, center, throws a 7-yard touchdown pass to tight end Leonard Taylor (11) over Central Florida defensive back Aaron Robinson, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, center, throws a 7-yard touchdown pass to tight end Leonard Taylor (11) over Central Florida defensive back Aaron Robinson, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nov. 21, 2020 08:08 PM EST
Central Florida wide receiver Jaylon Robinson, right, celebrates his 10-yard touchdown on a pass play against Cincinnati with teammate wide receiver Jacob Harris during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Central Florida wide receiver Jaylon Robinson, right, celebrates his 10-yard touchdown on a pass play against Cincinnati with teammate wide receiver Jacob Harris during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nov. 21, 2020 08:17 PM EST
FILE - Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell shouts instructions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida in Orlando, in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Fickell knew he might surprise some by suggesting No. 11 Georgia is the best team Cincinnati has faced in his four seasons as head coach. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

FILE - Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell shouts instructions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida in Orlando, in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Fickell knew he might surprise some by suggesting No. 11 Georgia is the best team Cincinnati has faced in his four seasons as head coach. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Dec. 31, 2020 11:55 AM EST
FILE - Central Florida head coach Josh Heupel questions a ruling by officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati in Orlando, Fla., in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Josh Heupel is leaving UCF to become the next Tennessee coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

FILE - Central Florida head coach Josh Heupel questions a ruling by officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati in Orlando, Fla., in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Josh Heupel is leaving UCF to become the next Tennessee coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Jan. 27, 2021 08:43 AM EST
FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder looks for a receiver as Central Florida defensive back Corey Thornton (14) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. Ridder returns for his senior season looking to take on more of a leadership role. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder looks for a receiver as Central Florida defensive back Corey Thornton (14) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. Ridder returns for his senior season looking to take on more of a leadership role. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Aug. 19, 2021 05:57 PM EDT
FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020 file photo, Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder looks for a receiver as Central Florida defensive back Corey Thornton (14) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Orlando, Fla. The defending American Athletic Conference champions are the overwhelming favorite to repeat. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020 file photo, Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder looks for a receiver as Central Florida defensive back Corey Thornton (14) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Orlando, Fla. The defending American Athletic Conference champions are the overwhelming favorite to repeat. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Aug. 23, 2021 09:00 AM EDT
FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder looks for a receiver against Central Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. In Ridder, the Bearcats have a guy that seems to get better with each game, so much so that NFL scouts have noticed. He ran for 12 TDs last season and completed two-thirds of his passes on a team better recognized for its defense. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder looks for a receiver against Central Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. In Ridder, the Bearcats have a guy that seems to get better with each game, so much so that NFL scouts have noticed. He ran for 12 TDs last season and completed two-thirds of his passes on a team better recognized for its defense. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Aug. 24, 2021 12:00 AM EDT