Cincinnati at Tulane 10/30/2021

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) is sacked by Tulane linebacker Marvin Moody for a safety during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane running back Tyjae Spears (22) celebrates his touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane running back Tyjae Spears (22) celebrates his touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane quarterback Kai Horton (12) passes under pressure from Cincinnati defensive lineman Malik Vann (42) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Cincinnati safety Bryan Cook rolls on the turf after getting injured in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane running back Tyjae Spears (22) carries past Cincinnati linebacker Ty Van Fossen (13) for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane quarterback Kai Horton is sacked by Cincinnati defensive linemen Jabari Taylor and Jowon Briggs (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane head coach Willie Fritz calls for a timeout during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane running back Tyjae Spears (22) is tackled during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane quarterback Kai Horton (12) carries during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane running back Tyjae Spears (22) crosses the goal line for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane linebacker Marvin Moody (0) celebrates a safety with linebacker Dorian Williams (2) and safety Larry Brooks (31) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane quarterback Kai Horton (12) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane linebacker Marvin Moody (0) celebrate his safety during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane linebacker Marvin Moody (0) sacks Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) for a safety during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Cincinnati wide receiver Chris Scott (80) and linebacker Deshawn Pace (20) celebrate after defeating Tulane in an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Cincinnati won 31-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane quarterback Kai Horton (12) is helped up after being tackled during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Cincinnati won 31-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) carries for a touchdown as Tulane defensive lineman Angelo Anderson (3) pursues during the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Cincinnati won 31-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane defensive back Jadon Canady breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle during the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Cincinnati won 31-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane defensive back Jadon Canady breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle (81) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Cincinnati won 31-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle (81) celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Cincinnati won 31-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle (81) pulls in a touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Cincinnati won 31-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell talks into his headset during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Cincinnati won 31-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle (81) pulls in a touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Cincinnati won 31-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane quarterback Kai Horton (12) is brought down by Cincinnati linebacker Joel Dublanko and defensive lineman Myjai Sanders (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Cincinnati won 31-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane tight end Christian Daniels (14) is brought down by Cincinnati defensive lineman Myjai Sanders during the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Cincinnati won 31-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

A Cincinnati cheerleader is tossed into the air during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Cincinnati won 31-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

FILE - Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. For Cincinnati (13-0), a member of the second-tier American Athletic Conference, the planets aligned. The Bearcats landed as the No. 4 seed in the CFP, invading the domain of college football's blue bloods. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, FIle)