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ImpactThe team's leader in receptions last season was only targeted twice in Cincinnati's big opening week win. Young will look to get back to his usual self next week versus Murray State.
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Michael Young - Quiet in winYoung caught one pass for eight yards against Miami of Ohio.
Josh Whyle - Scores in winWhyle caught two passes for 32 yards and a touchdown against Miami of Ohio.
ImpactThe team's leader in nearly all receiving categories last season was able to find the end zone in Cincinnati's season opener. Whyle figures to once again be one of the top targets in the Bearcats offense and will attempt to continue to prove himself as one of the better tight ends in the nation. The Junior's next chance to make an impact will come next week against Murray State.
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Jadon Thompson - Leads team in catchesThompson caught four passes for 79 yards against Miami of Ohio.
ImpactThe 6-foot-2 receiver led all Bearcats in catches as the team dominated the RedHawks. Thompson set a career high in both catches and yards as he only had six catches the entirety of last season. The sophomore figures to be more involved in the offense as he continues to develop a connection with quarterback Desmond Ridder.
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Charles McClelland - Sees four carriesMcClelland carried the ball four times for 36 yards against Miami of Ohio.
ImpactAfter a season ending knee injury last season, McClelland returned to the Bearcats lineup and ran well in the season opener. It appears the Junior running back is behind fellow teammate Jerome Ford on the depth chart, but McClelland should see opportunities to help Cincinnati's offense as the season progresses.
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Jerome Ford - Tops 120 rushing yardsFord ran for 121 rushing yards on 12 carries to go with a rushing touchdown as well ad adding two receptions and 19 receiving yards against Miami of Ohio.
ImpactThe Junior set a career high in rushing yards on just 12 carries in Cincinnati's dominant win. With Gerrid Doaks no longer on the team, Ford is the new lead back for the Bearcats. While quarterback Desmond Ridder stole the show against the Red Hawks, the 5-foot-11 running back proved he can be a near top tier option at the position in the team's dynamic offense.
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Desmond Ridder - Dominant start to the seasonRidder completed 20 of 25 pass attempts for 295 yards to go with four passing touchdowns as well as rushing six times for 31 yards and adding a rushing touchdown against Miami of O...
ImpactThe Cincinnati quarterback's Heisman campaign got off to a beautiful start as he dominated the RedHawks. Ridder accounted for five total touchdowns, including an 81 yard cannon to Tyler Scott on his first pass attempt of the season. The 6-foot-4 quarterback was nearly perfect, only missing five of his 25 pass attempts although one of the misfires turned into an interception. Ridder will look to continue to cement himself as an elite college football quarterback next week when the Bearcats face Murray State.
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