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Cincinnati Bearcats football: The maturation of QB Desmond Ridder
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College playoff: Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder prepares for Alabama
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Watch: Luke Fickell Addresses Media Following 27-25 Victory over East Carolina - All Bearcats
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Cincinnati earned this shot at No. 1 Alabama for Group of 5 teams, no matter what final score says
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College Football Playoff: Desmond Ridder leads Cincinnati to No. 4
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No. 2 Cincinnati focused on beating Tulsa, not style points
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Pros, cons of Falcons out on Lamar Jackson, going with Desmond Ridder
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Bearcats QB Desmond Ridder named AAC Offensive Player of the Week - Mega Sports News
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Desmond Ridder returning to school, putting Bearcats back in CFP picture - BearcatReport