JOE KAY
Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell shouts to his team against Austin Peay during the first 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. 22 Army seeks road breakthrough at No. 14 Cincinnati

By Joe Kay Sep. 24, 2020 01:38 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — When Cincinnati lost three games from its nonconference

Austin Peay coach Marquase Lovings talks with his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 13 Cincinnati opens vs Austin Peay team finishing up

By Joe Kay Sep. 17, 2020 12:25 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Luke Fickell turned down Michigan State's coaching job in

University of Cincinnati drops men's soccer in virus fallout

By Joe Kay Apr. 14, 2020 03:45 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — The University of Cincinnati eliminated its men's soccer

Cincinnati cornerback Coby Bryant (7) picks up a blocked extra point attempt by Temple place kicker Will Mobley before returning it for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 17 Cincinnati beats Temple 15-13 for AAC title berth

By Joe Kay Nov. 23, 2019 10:22 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — A blocked extra-point attempt turned into Cincinnati’s

Temple quarterback Anthony Russo throws a pass against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
No. 17 Cincinnati tries to clinch AAC East vs pesky Owls

By Joe Kay Nov. 22, 2019 12:59 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — The 17th-ranked Bearcats have been living on the edge. In

Connecticut quarterback Jack Zergiotis passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 17 Cincinnati stays unbeaten in AAC, routs UConn 48-3

By Joe Kay Nov. 09, 2019 06:49 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — A couple of close calls against overmatched opponents got

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, center, reacts to a pass interference call against his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against East Carolina in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 17 Cincinnati wants to avoid another close call vs UConn

By Joe Kay Nov. 08, 2019 04:06 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bearcats trailed by a dozen points in the

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 21 Cincinnati holds on for 24-13 win over Tulsa

By Joe Kay Oct. 19, 2019 07:02 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bearcats were going nowhere, and now their best running back

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, right, celebrates his touchdown with Alec Pierce during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
No. 21 Cincinnati tries to extend momentum vs Tulsa

By Joe Kay Oct. 18, 2019 03:37 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Coach Luke Fickell was in Columbus in 2009, getting Ohio State

Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II (3) carries the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against UCF, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Back in Top 25, Cincinnati takes momentum to Houston

By Joe Kay Oct. 11, 2019 01:01 PM EDT
Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell noticed his Bearcats displayed an increased energy

UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel looks to pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
AAC upset: Cincinnati beats No. 18 UCF 27-24 with 3 INTs

By Joe Kay Oct. 04, 2019 11:42 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — As a reward for his game-turning interception, freshman cornerback

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) breaks up field on a keeper past Marshall's Nazeeh Johnson (13) an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
No. 18 UCF returns to Cincinnati, looking to extend streak

By Joe Kay Oct. 03, 2019 12:42 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — A Midwest thunderstorm was the only thing that slowed UCF the last

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, right, speaks with linebacker Malik Clements (4) before an NCAA college football game against Navy in Cincinnati. Nobody saw Cincinnati coming in the American Athletic Conference last year. Not even Luke Fickell, who guided the team to a seven-victory improvement in his second season as Bearcats coach. Best to expect the unexpected in the AAC. The league has been fertile ground for fast turnarounds since it rose from the ashes of the old Big East in 2013. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Cincinnati looks to keep momentum vs UCLA in opener

By Joe Kay Aug. 28, 2019 10:37 AM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — A national television audience for the home opener against a Power

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder scrambles next to Central Florida defensive lineman Joey Connors (91) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. The Bearcats return most of their key players for a tough schedule that opens with UCLA and Ohio State. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Experienced Bearcats try to build on breakout season

By Joe Kay Aug. 15, 2019 05:50 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Nobody gave Cincinnati much thought heading into coach Luke Fickell

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Luke Fickell talks into the headset during a timeout in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, against East Carolina Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Cincinnati. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Ridder throws 4 TDs as Cincinnati routs East Carolina 56-6

By Joe Kay Nov. 23, 2018 06:51 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bearcats surpassed their win total from the last two years

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
CINCINNATI (AP) — Luke Fickell doesn't listen to sports talk radio while driving to

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
CINCINNATI (AP) — Coach Luke Fickell describes his running back as "built for

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

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 (AP) — After Navy trampled the Bearcats with their option offense last