Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) is tackled by Boston College defensive back Jason Maitre (3) as he carries the ball during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) carries the ball for a touchdown against Boston College during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) throws a pass against Boston College during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Boston College running back Pat Garwo III (24) carries the ball as Cincinnati safety Ja'von Hicks (3) tries to tackle him during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Boston College interim head coach Rich Gunnell talks with players in a timeout during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell looks on during a timeout during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl NCAA college football game against Boston College, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Boston College running back David Bailey (26) carries the ball against Cincinnati during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) dives over Boston College defensive back Nolan Borgersen (5) for a touchdown during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)