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2020 MAXWELL AWARD SEMIFINALIST: QB Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati,...Ridder has helped lead UC to an 8-0 start to the season and a No. 7 ranking in all three national polls. The junior has passed for 1,821 yards and 16 TDs while rushing for 526 yards and 11 scores. He was also tabbed a semifinalist for the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award. Ridder has 21 career rushing TDs, most ever for a UC QB and tied for No. 9 all-time. Over the past five games, Ridder has accounted for 21 TDs, passing for 1,224 yards and 10 TDs while running for 455 yards (8.8 YPR) and 11 TDs. - Cincinnati Football

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QB Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati
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12/03/20 - James Wiggins, rSr/2021, Cincinnati, 5-11, 209 (DS#6 FS) + More +

Cincinnati senior safety James Wiggins on Tuesday was named to the watch list for the 2020 Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Award. Wiggins, who suffered a torn ACL two days before the 2019 season opener, has been a leader for UC defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman's group. The Bearcats lead the American in total defense, passing defense, rushing defense and scoring defense. Cincinnati rank fifth nationally in scoring defense, allowing 15 points per game. UC is second in pass efficiency defense (94.74) and 11th in total defense (308.1 yards per game). Wiggins, a 2018 second-team All-AAC performer, has 31 total tackles (25 solo), a sack, an interception and seven passes defended this season. He has accepted an invitation to the Reese's Senior Bowl and is also on the watch lists for the Bronco Nagurski Trophy and Jim Thorpe Award. - Cincinnati Enquirer

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FS James Wiggins, Cincinnati
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11/28/20 - Jowon Briggs, rSr/2024, Cincinnati, 6-2, 313 (DS#30 DT) + More +

Jowon Briggs, a former four-star recruit out of Walnut Hills High School who entered the NCAA transfer portal earlier this month, is coming home. Briggs, who registered 20 tackles and three sacks last season in his first year for the Virginia Cavaliers, will join head coach Luke Fickell and defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman's defense. The 6-foot-1, 310-pound defensive lineman will join the No. 9 team in FBS total defense, according to NCAA statistics. Briggs made the announcement Wednesday night via his Twitter account. Brigss was the No. 2 prospect in Ohio for the 2018 recruiting class, according to 247Sports. - Cincinnati Enquirer

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DT Jowon Briggs, Cincinnati
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11/25/20 - Desmond Ridder, rSr/2022, Cincinnati, 6-3, 213 (DS#3 QB) + More +

The last time Cincinnati played at UCF, Ridder completed just 42% of his passes (11 of 26), lost three fumbles and failed to get into the end zone in a 38-13 loss. Two years later, Ridder put that game way back in his rearview mirror, completing 21 of 32 passes for 338 yards and two touchdowns. Ridder added two more scores on the ground. The former Louisville St. Xavier standout now has accounted for 21 touchdowns (10 passing, 11 rushing) in the last five games.

"The guy never ceases to amaze us," Fickell said. "I love it when people start to doubt him or start to question what he is doing or how good he is or can he really throw the football. All those things, all that does for him is just make him better because it locks him in, it focuses him." Ridder completed a pass to eight different teammates on Saturday, including a combined 11 receptions for 157 yards and two touchdowns to his two tight ends, Leonard Taylor and Josh Whyle. But most importantly, Ridder, again, had zero turnovers. - Cincinnati Enquirer

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QB Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati
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11/24/20 - Elijah Ponder, rSr/2021, Cincinnati, 6-2, 258 (DS#39 DE) + More +

DE Elijah Ponder, Cincinnati
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11/24/20 - Logan Wilson, rSr/2025, Cincinnati, 5-10, 180 (DS#999 FS) + More +

Logan Wilson has experienced quite a journey since graduating from Dallas Bishop Dunne in 2019. The standout cornerback signed with Kansas State, left the school and landed at Louisiana-Monroe before opting out of the season and into the transfer portal. Wilson made what he hopes is his final move this week when he committed to continue his career at North Texas. UNT cornerbacks coach Clay Jennings recruited Wilson when he was in high school and capitalized on a second chance to court the versatile defender.

"I am transferring to North Texas because it's close to home and I have a good relationship with coach Jennings," Wilson said Friday afternoon. "North Texas is on the come up. It's a great environment, is an opportunity for a great education and a place to play ball. The program is doing well and is getting guys to the NFL. They also play great competition." Wilson was a three-star prospect coming out of Bishop Dunne and had offers from a host of top schools, including Arizona and Iowa. He signed with Kansas State, but left the school during his freshman season. Wilson considered continuing his career at UNT at that point but was told that the Mean Green did not have a scholarship available for a cornerback. - Denton Record

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FS Logan Wilson, Cincinnati
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11/23/20 - Desmond Ridder, rSr/2022, Cincinnati, 6-3, 213 (DS#3 QB) + More +

NOV 23 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati, Jr., QB, Louisville Ky.,...Ridder was responsible for four touchdowns and had 395 yards of total offense to help Cincinnati remain unbeaten with a 36-33 win at UCF, which had won 23 of its last 24 home games. Ridder completed 21 of 32 passes for a season-high 338 yards and two touchdowns and added 57 rushing yards with two TDs on the ground. Ridder, who leads the Bearcats with 16 touchdown passes and 11 rushing scores, has accounted for 21 touchdowns in the Bearcats' last five games. - American Athletic Conference Football

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QB Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati
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11/23/20 - Cole Smith, rSr/2022, Cincinnati, 5-11, 193 (DS#999 K) + More +

NOV 23 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL: Cole Smith, Cincinnati, Jr., K,...Scored 12 points, making field goals of 47, 26 and 22 yards and going 3-for-3 on PATs in a 36-33 win at UCF. - American Athletic Conference Football

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K Cole Smith, Cincinnati
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11/23/20 - Darrian Beavers, rSr/2022, Cincinnati, 6-4, 243 (DS#9 OLB) + More +

NOV 23 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL: Darrian Beavers, Cincinnati, Sr., LB,...Had a team-high 12 tackles with 4.0 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in a 36-33 win at UCF. - American Athletic Conference Football

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OLB Darrian Beavers, Cincinnati
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11/22/20 - Jowon Briggs, rSr/2024, Cincinnati, 6-2, 313 (DS#30 DT) + More +

Talented sophomore nose tackle Jowon Briggs has reached the coda of his Virginia football career, but not his swan song in the sport. The former four-star prospect, who also made a name for himself at UVa off the field with his singing ability, has entered his name into the NCAA's transfer portal, a source said Tuesday. The Cavaliers (3-4, 3-4 ACC) won't have Briggs when they host Abilene Christian on Saturday. He is no longer a member of the program, a source confirmed. The 6-foot-1, 310-pound Ohio native has 20 tackles and three sacks this season. He's started every game this season after starting seven as a true freshman in 2019. - Charlottesville Daily Progress

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DT Jowon Briggs, Cincinnati
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11/21/20 - Desmond Ridder, rSr/2022, Cincinnati, 6-3, 213 (DS#3 QB) + More +

Desmond Ridder three two touchdown passes and ran for two scores as No. 7 Cincinnati defeated Central Florida 36-33 Saturday to head into the release of the first College Football Playoff rankings unbeaten. The Bearcats (8-0, 6-0 American) fell behind 14-3 in the first quarter against their toughest opponent yet, but grabbed the lead by halftime. Dillon Gabriel threw for 243 yards, three touchdowns and one interception as the Knights (5-3, 4-3) lost at home for the second time this season. UCF took a 25-22 lead in the third quarter with a 19-yard touchdown pass from Gabriel to Marlon Williams. The interception Gabriel threw was costly for UCF.

Bearcats safety Darrick Forest picked off Gabriel's pass early in the fourth quarter and returned it 20 yards to the Knights' 16. Four plays later, a 1-yard sneak by Ridder gave UC a 29-25 lead with 13:07 remaining. Rider passed for 338 yards and ran for 57. Cincinnati used 10 plays to go 71 yards on its next possession to go up two scores. The Bearcats converted a fourth-and-1 at the UCF 26 and three plays later Ridder threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Leonard Taylor for a 36-25 lead with 7:15 remaining. UCF made it 36-33 with 4:27 remaining on a 10-yard touchdown pass from Gabriel to Jaylon Robinson and a 2-point conversion pass to Jacob Harris The Bearcats ran down all but one second of the clock, trying not score down near the goal line. Cincinnati was cutting it close and then an errant snap on fourth down gave everyone a jolt, but was recovered by Ridder. The Knights got one play from their 8 that went nowhere. - Cincinnati/AP College Football

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QB Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati
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11/16/20 - Jarell White, Sr/2021, Cincinnati, 5-09, 202 (DS#12 SS) + More +

NOV 16 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jarell White, Cincinnati, Sr., LB, Cincinnati, Ohio,...White, who was also chosen as the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week, led a Cincinnati defense that limited East Carolina to 17 points and 293 total yards in the Bearcats' 55-17 win. White had seven tackles, including a sack, and scored his first career touchdown on a 26-yard interception in the first quarter. White leads The American with 9.3 tackles per game this season. - American Athletic Conference Football

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SS Jarell White, Cincinnati
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11/16/20 - Desmond Ridder, rSr/2022, Cincinnati, 6-3, 213 (DS#3 QB) + More +

NOV 16 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati, Jr., QB, Louisville Ky.,...Ridder was responsible for four touchdowns and had 402 yards of total offense to help Cincinnati remain unbeaten with a 55-17 win against East Carolina. Ridder completed 24 of 31 passes for a season-high 327 yards and three touchdowns (33, 45, 12) and added a team-high 75 rushing yards including a 7-yard TD. Ridder, who leads the Bearcats with 14 touchdown passes and nine rushing scores, has accounted for 17 touchdowns in the Bearcats' last four games. - American Athletic Conference Football

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QB Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati
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11/16/20 - Coby Bryant, rSr/2022, Cincinnati, 6-1, 193 (DS#11 CB) + More +

Cincinnati limited East Carolina's Horton Ahlers to 87 passing yards in a 55-17 win. A year ago, Ahlers threw for 535 yards on the Bearcats. The Bearcats intercepted three passes for the second time this season and recorded four sacks while holding the Pirates to their second-fewest passing yards since 2007. - AP College Football

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CB Coby Bryant, Cincinnati
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11/15/20 - Jarell White, Sr/2021, Cincinnati, 5-09, 202 (DS#12 SS) + More +

NOV 15 WALTER CAMP NATIONAL FBS DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Senior, Linebacker, Cincinnati, OH/La Salle,...Jarell White recorded seven tackles, one quarterback sack, one quarterback hurry, and one interception which he returned 26 yards for a touchdown as seventh-ranked Cincinnati (7-0) defeated East Carolina, 55-17. With the win, the Bearcats have won 19 consecutive games. Notes: Jarell White is the second Cincinnati player (teammate Desmond Ridder, QB, Oct. 25) this season to earn Walter Camp National Player of the Week honors since 2004. - The Walter Camp Football Foundation

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SS Jarell White, Cincinnati
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