Luke Fickell

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 Desmond Ridder throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

South Florida at Cincinnati 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford, right, celebrates his touchdown against Army with teammate Leonard Taylor during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati beat Army 24-10. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

No. 15 Cincinnati can't overlook rebuilding South Florida

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 01, 2020 03:18 PM EDT

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith, right, is tackled by Missouri's Ennis Rakestraw Jr.,left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Big Ten back in poll, not on field

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 28, 2020 03:09 AM 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

Army quarterback Christian Anderson, right, cuts up field past Cincinnati linebacker Darrian Beavers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Army at Cincinnati 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 05:21 PM EDT

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 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 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

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell takes the field with his players before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, in Cincinnati. Normally, in March, college football teams would be preparing for the upcoming season. Because of the new coronavirus pandemic, coaches are trying to figure out how to recreate some of what has been lost. Fickell said his goal is to try give his players a routine, including workout regimens they can do on their own without access to local gyms. They will also have online meetings with position groups and assistant coaches. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Fickell, No. 13 Cincinnati open vs Austin Peay without fans

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2020 02:26 PM EDT

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

Mulligan: Extra year of NCAA eligibility for fall athletes?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 18, 2020 02:55 AM EDT
Whether college football players play a lot in the fall, a little in the spring or not all over the next 10 moths, some athletic administrators want to give...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Colorado head coach Mel Tucker looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Utah, in Salt Lake City. A person familiar with the decision says Colorado coach Mel Tucker has agreed to lead Michigan State's football program. The person spoke Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, 2020, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hiring had not been announced. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Michigan State rallies to hire Tucker away from Colorado

By Larry Lage Feb. 12, 2020 07:54 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, right, works against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State said, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, the NCAA has concluded that star DE Chase Young must sit out one more football game before he can return. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)

Playoff matchups: OU slowdown vs LSU; Clemson keys on Young

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 24, 2019 09:51 AM EST

NCAA college football player, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow poses for a photo after winning the Heisman Trophy, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason Szenes)

LSU QB Joe Burrow wins Heisman Trophy in landslide vote

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2019 09:03 PM EST

Memphis quarterback Brady White, center, celebrates after his team defeated Cincinnati in an NCAA college football game for the American Athletic Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

No. 16 Memphis wins AAC title, coach heads to Florida State

By Clay Bailey Dec. 07, 2019 08:07 PM EST

AAC championship at stake in Memphis-Cincinnati rematch

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 06, 2019 10:00 AM EST
For the fourth time ever, teams that met in a regular-season finale will play in a conference championship a week later. That makes...