No. 7 Cincinnati starts slow, then routs Murray State 42-7
A Cincinnati fan holds a sign during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

A Cincinnati fan holds a sign during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 05:19 PM EDT
Cincinnati tight end Noah Davis (82) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati tight end Noah Davis (82) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 05:18 PM EDT
Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce (12) reacts after being tackled by Murray State cornerback Quinaz Turner (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce (12) reacts after being tackled by Murray State cornerback Quinaz Turner (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 05:18 PM EDT
Cincinnati fans react during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati fans react during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 05:17 PM EDT
Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, left, and Ahmad Gardner (1) lead players onto the field prior to an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, left, and Ahmad Gardner (1) lead players onto the field prior to an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 05:14 PM EDT
Murray State quarterback Preston Rice (5) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Murray State quarterback Preston Rice (5) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 05:14 PM EDT
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, center, drops back for a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, center, drops back for a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 05:14 PM EDT
Murray State quarterback Preston Rice (5) reacts after a false start call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Murray State quarterback Preston Rice (5) reacts after a false start call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Sep. 11, 2021 05:14 PM EDT