Charles McClellan
Cincinnati running back Charles McClelland (10) is congratulated by offensive linemen Joe Huber (60) and James Tunstall (72) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
No. 20 Cincinnati puts 6-game winning streak on line at UCF

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 12:14 PM EDT

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels scores a touchdown agaanst Mississippi during an NCAA college football game at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: LSU-Alabama a big game again

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 24, 2022 05:59 AM EDT

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
No. 21 Cincinnati holds on to edge SMU 29-27

Oct. 22, 2022 04:11 PM EDT

Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell watches the team play against Tulsa in an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Crenshaw)
No. 21 Cincinnati to face SMU near the Bearcats' CFP site

Oct. 20, 2022 11:06 AM EDT

SMU wide receiver Rashee Rice (11) runs after catching a pass as TCU safety Abe Camara (14) defends during the first half of an NCAA college game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dallas, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
No. 21 Cincinnati takes 5-game winning streak into SMU

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 10:41 AM EDT

Cincinnati wide receiver Tre Tucker carries the ball as he is tackled by South Florida cornerback T-Mac Simpson (33) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
McClelland, No. 24 Cincinnati hold off South Florida 28-24

By Jeff Wallner Oct. 08, 2022 06:22 PM EDT

Tulsa running back Deneric Prince runs for a short gain against Cincinnati during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Crenshaw)
Wichita State-Tulsa 11/20/2013

Oct. 01, 2022 09:21 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bearcats tight end Josh Whyle (81) celebrates with Corey Kiner (2) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kennesaw State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Indiana hopes to snap Bearcats' 28-game home winning streak

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 12:09 PM EDT

Cincinnati defensive lineman Justin Wodtly, left, running back Corey Kiner, middle, and offensive lineman James Tunstall, right, ring the Victory Bell after defeating Miami (Ohio) in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati takes series lead in Battle for the Victory Bell

Sep. 17, 2022 04:20 PM EDT

FILE - Cincinnati running back Ryan Montgomery (22) runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. Another competition playing out in camp is to replace 1,300-yard running back Jerome Ford. The returning candidates are senior Ryan Montgomery, who's been a top-notch punt returner for the Bearcats for three years, and senior Charles McClelland, who has had some bad luck with injuries. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
After exodus of stars, No. 23 Cincinnati tries to reload

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 19, 2022 02:52 AM EDT

FILE - Cincinnati's Leonard Taylor (11) is chased by Notre Dame's JD Bertrand (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. Cincinnati won 24-13. Cincinnati set itself up to become the first Group of Five team to make the College Football Playoff by winning at Notre Dame. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
G5 teams could have fewer chances vs. P5 after realignment

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 14, 2022 02:18 PM EDT

FILE - Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell walks onto the field before the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Alabama, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. Fickell has received a two-year contract extension through 2028 and a raise to $5 million per year after leading the Bearcats to the College Football Playoff. The university board of trustees approved the contract extension Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, also increasing the football staff salary pool to $5.2 million per year. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Key players gone, but Cincy's Fickell says 'run is not over'

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 09, 2022 02:59 PM EST

Cincinnati wide receiver Tre Tucker runs for a score on a 1-yard touchdown pass quarterback Desmond Ridder against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Cincinnati at South Florida 11/12/2021

Nov. 12, 2021 07:25 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa on aturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Tulsa at Cincinnati 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) points skyward after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Temple at Cincinnati 10/8/2021

Oct. 08, 2021 08:35 PM EDT

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 quarterback Desmond Ridder throws a pass against Austin Peay during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Austin Peay at Cincinnati 9/19/2020

Sep. 19, 2020 01:41 PM EDT