JEFF WALLNER
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder throws a pass during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 6 Cincinnati beats No. 20 Tulsa in rainy AAC title game

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 20, 2020 12:18 AM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell believes his team deserves

Cincinnati wide receiver Tre Tucker, left, makes a catch for a touchdown in front of East Carolina defensive back Juan Powell, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 6 Cincinnati and No. 20 Tulsa meet at last for AAC title

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 17, 2020 11:47 AM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — After four previous attempts, Cincinnati and Tulsa are

East Carolina linebacker Xavier Smith, left, defends as Cincinnati wide receiver Jordan Jones, middle, jumps over East Carolina defensive back Jireh Wilson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Ridder, No. 7 Cincinnati roll over East Carolina, 55-17

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 13, 2020 11:20 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Desmond Ridder had another big game, and Cincinnati’s defense

East Carolina quarterback Mason Garcia (10) runs against Navy during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Greenville, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
East Carolina next to try to slow down No. 7 Cincinnati

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 12, 2020 11:48 AM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati has had one of the nation's stingiest defenses the

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, left, carries the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Doaks, Ridder help No. 6 Cincinnati run past Houston 38-10

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 07, 2020 07:25 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Gerrid Doaks believes Cincinnati deserves a shot at the

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
No. 6 Cincinnati focuses on Houston amid playoff buzz

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 05, 2020 11:45 AM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell isn’t insulating his

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) breaks away from SMU linebacker Trevor Denbow (16) on a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. Cincinnati won 42-13 and Ridder finished with 179 yards rushing. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
No. 7 Cincinnati looks to avenge losses to Memphis

By Jeff Wallner Oct. 29, 2020 11:35 AM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati played Memphis twice in a span of eight days last

South Florida wide receiver Randall St. Felix, top, makes a catch and is upended by Cincinnati cornerback Coby Bryant, bottom, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 15 Cincinnati rolls past South Florida, 28-7

By Jeff Wallner Oct. 03, 2020 08:04 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati wanted to establish the running game Saturday

Cincinnati running back Gerrid Doaks, right, tries to escape the grasp of Army's Marquel Broughton during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 14 Cincinnati holds off No. 22 Army, 24-10

By Jeff Wallner Sep. 26, 2020 08:31 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati wanted to add a game to its non-conference

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle, left, grabs a pass over Austin Peay defensive back Kam Ruffin during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati beat Austin Peay 55-20. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 13 Cincinnati rolls past Austin Peay 55-20 in opener

By Jeff Wallner Sep. 19, 2020 03:35 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — No. 13 Cincinnati had to wait a while to kick off its season.