SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jake Haener, Bernhard Raimann, Desmond Ridder and the best Group of 5 prospects: NFL Draft Watch for Week 3 For lower-conference players, games against Power 5 schools will be appointment viewing for NFL evaluators this weekend.
No. 10 Penn St to test No. 22 Auburn's defense in 'Whiteout'
No. 22 Auburn at No. 10 Penn State is the game of the week in the Big TenSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press
Cincinnati at Indiana odds, expert picks, betting trends: Desmond Ridder, Bearcats seek potentially resume-boosting win Cincinnati tries to pick up a win against a Big Ten opponent when the Bearcats visit Indiana.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
No. 8 Bearcats sidestep speculation as trip to Indiana looms
Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell spent this week focusing on the Bearcats most significant road trip in 18 monthsSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press
College football Week 2 QB rankings: Desmond Ridder, Carson Strong, Grayson McCall post strong performances Dorian Thompson-Robinson is trying to become the first UCLA quarterback to finish in the top five in Heisman voting since Cade McNown in 199...
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Cincinnati sleepwalks through an abysmal first half, but Desmond Ridder snaps the Bearcats out of it After Cincinnati went into halftime tied with Murray State, Bearcats senior quarterback Desmond Ridder got his team going.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
No. 7 Cincinnati starts slow, then routs Murray State 42-7
Jerome Ford rushed for 113 yards and three touchdowns and Desmond Ridder passed for 243 yards and two TDs to lead No. 7 Cincinnati past Murray State 42-7SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press
A glance at new Big 12 schools BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Houston
The Big 12 says BYU, Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston have been invited to joinSEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press
Week 2 Preview: Iowa-ISU not just for state bragging rights
The state of Iowa is college football central this week with the Big Ten’s Iowa coming into the Cy-Hawk game in Ames ranked No. 10 and the Big 12′s Iowa State at No. 9SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press
Fickell wants focus of No. 7 Bearcats on Murray State
Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell wants his players to maintain their focus heading into Saturday’s game with Murray StateSEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Cincinnati unleashed a few new-look moments in a familiar win over Miami Desmond Ridder showed off an improved deep ball and the defense flashed a few wrinkles in Cincinnati's opening win.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
College football: Bryce Young, Dorian Thompson-Robinson highlight Week 1's top performers
From Bryce Young's record-setting debut to a graduate assistant starting for South Carolina, here are Saturday's top performers.SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Desmond Ridder starts strong as Cincinnati makes it look easy in its season opener Desmond Ridder was stellar, particularly in the first half, when he led the Cincinnati Bearcats to a blistering 35-0 lead.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Desmond Ridder tallies 5 TDs as Cincinnati blows out Miami (OH) Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder carved up Miami (OH) in Saturday’s season opener, accounting for five touchdowns
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Alabama's Young throws for four TDs
Saturday's best: Alabama's Bryce Young has become the first quarterback in school history to throw four TD passes in his debut as a starter, lifting the top-ranked Tide to a 44-13...SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press
Desmond Ridder, No. 8 Cincinnati beat Miami of Ohio 49-14
Desmond Ridder was 20 of 25 for 295 yards and four touchdowns and No. 8 Cincinnati beat Miami of Ohio 49-14 on Saturday in the opener for both teamsSEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press
Miami (OH) RedHawks at Cincinnati Bearcats ' Full Game Highlights
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • YOUTUBE
No. 8 Cincinnati, Miami renew rivalry after pandemic break
No. 8 Cincinnati has hopes of reaching the College Football Playoff and has big games on the nonconference schedule at No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 17 IndianaSEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press
Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder always knew he would be here; everyone else is catching up Desmond Ridder is a potential high-round NFL Draft pick. But first, he came back to Cincinnati to leave a legacy.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Present-day AAC focus for No. 8 Cincinnati over future talk
Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell and the eighth-ranked Bearcats are focused on the immediacy of this season instead of expected playoff expansion and conference realignment in the fut...AUGUST 23, 2021 • Associated Press
Q&A: The Enquirer sits down with Cincinnati Bearcats senior quarterback Desmond Ridder The 2020 American Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year spoke with The Enquirer after the team's final practice at Higher Ground.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
Ridder and No. 8 Cincinnati hope to crash playoff party Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder returns for his senior season looking to take on more of a leadership role.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
