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Everything Mike Houston said in his UCF week press conference ECU head coach Mike Houston spoke with the media on Tuesday to preview the UCF game.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

The Desmond Ridder Factor and an iconic moment: How Cincinnati knocked off Notre Dame in South Bend Cincinnati pulled off the biggest win in program history with an aggressive defense, patient offense and disciplined performance.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Giants' O-line stands tall for Daniel Jones; WRs John Ross, Kadarius Toney step up Left tackle Andrew Thomas and the Giants’ offensive line were excellent in Sunday’s win over the Saints.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Heisman straw poll: Bryce Young holds big early lead over Bijan Robinson, Desmond Ridder Will Alabama's QB go wire-to-wire? Each of the past three leaders of The Athletic’s first poll ended up second in the actual voting.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mordecai's 4 TD passes lead SMU past South Florida, 41-17 Tanner Mordecai threw two of his four touchdown passes in the first quarter as undefeated SMU jumped to a 16-0 lead in the first half and ro...

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Analysis: Desmond Ridder for Heisman? CFP? What we learned from UC's win in South Bend Cincinnati is\u00a0no longer just some fun, cute story bubbling under college football's surface.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Daniel Jones inches his way up to decent Giants QB throws for over 400 yards in first win of year

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM

Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield won't 'hit the explosion button' after losing two in a row Brandon Thomas will continue sharing lead running back duties and Memphis will work to address fumbles, defense issues ahead of facing Tulsa

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Glauber: Jones answering Giants' QB questions If this season is to be a referendum on Daniel Jones’ long-term suitability as the Giants’ quarterback, then the third-year passer is a quar...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Date for ECU's season finale against Cincinnati set for Black Friday The Pirates will conclude their regular season with the Bearcats on Black Friday.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Lineman vs. Lineman: Jeremy Jones vs. Garett Bolles Jeremy Jones vs. Garett Bolles Things that create light Powered by: Xcel Energy

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Ryan Silverfield on Memphis fixing fumbles concerns, trusting its running backs Brandon Thomas and Rodrigues Clark will remain the lead backs for Memphis but Ryan Silverfield said fumbles, defensive issues must be cleane...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Why do UT athletics always need money? Check the staff directory ' Adams Ever wonder why UT athletics department always needs more money? It has hundreds of administrators to pay.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

STAT WATCH: Mordecai throwing TDs at fastest clip since 2012

SMU’s Tanner Mordecai is throwing touchdown passes at the fastest rate in the Football Bowl Subdivision since 2012

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

East Carolina WR commitment impressed during first trip to Williams-Brice What did Kaleb Webb have to say?

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Alabama QB Bryce Young again Heisman favorite; Desmond Ridder, C.J. Stroud leap After outdueling Ole Miss QB Matt Corral Saturday, Alabama quarterback Bryce Young returned to the top spot as odds-on favorite for the awar...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

My AP top 25 ballot: Cincinnati Bearcats enter playoff mix, Oregon Ducks drop out There will be lots of changes in this week’s college football rankings

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Fourth down conversions lift ECU to big win over Tulane ECU converted four key fourth downs on Saturday.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Mordecai's 4 TD passes lead SMU past South Florida, 41-17

Tanner Mordecai threw two of his four touchdown passes in the first quarter as undefeated SMU jumped to a 16-0 lead in the first half and rolled to a 41-17 in over South Florida in...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bearcats troll Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly with his own quote after win: 'Cincinnati is a great place to be' Brian Kelly previously made Cincinnati football a national contender, and the program made sure to remind him of it after its win at Notre D...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mitchell's 222-yard day helps East Carolina top Tulane 52-29

Holton Ahlers threw for 288 yards and a pair of touchdowns, Keaton Mitchell rushed for a career-high 222 yards and two touchdowns and East Carolina defeated Tulane 52-29

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ECU captures third win in a row, trounces Tulane 52-29 ECU defeats Tulane for its third win in a row.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ridder leads No. 7 Cincinnati past No. 9 Notre Dame, 24-13 Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes and ran for score late in the fourth quarter as No. 7 Cincinnati capitalized on its big opportunit...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Desmond Ridder, No. 7 Cincinnati beat No. 9 Notre Dame 24-13 Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes and ran for score late in the fourth quarter as No. 7 Cincinnati capitalized on its big opportunit...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Desmond Ridder, No. 7 Cincinnati beat No. 9 Notre Dame 24-13

Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score late in the fourth quarter as No. 7 Cincinnati capitalized on its big opportunity and beat No. 9 Notre Dame 24-13 in a...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS