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Wisconsin's Tanner Mordecai is congratulated after running for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

New coaches square off as Wisconsin chases 17th straight victory over Purdue

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell waits to lead his team onto the field for an NCAA football game against Georgia State in Atlanta. Chadwell is The Associated Press college football coach of the year after leading the Chanticleers to a surprising near-perfect season. Chadwell received 16 first-place votes and 88 points from the AP Top 25 panel to finish ahead of Indiana’s Tom Allen, who was second with 14 first-place votes and 66 points. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Coastal Carolina’s Jamey Chadwell is AP coach of the year

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Cincinnati running back Cameron Young, left, is tackled by Tulsa cornerback Allie Green IV, right, during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

No. 6 Cincinnati beats No. 20 Tulsa in rainy AAC title game

By JEFF WALLNER - Associated Press

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder hands off the ball to running back Gerrid Doaks, right, during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against East Carolina, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

No. 6 Cincinnati and No. 20 Tulsa meet at last for AAC title

By JEFF WALLNER - Associated Press

Cincinnati tight end Leonard Taylor (11) is stopped by Central Florida defensive back Richie Grant (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

No. 7 Cincinnati stays unbeaten with 36-33 win over UCF

By COREY LONG - Associated Press

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, center, carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

East Carolina next to try to slow down No. 7 Cincinnati

By JEFF WALLNER - Associated Press

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford, left, celebrates a touchdown against Memphis during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Cincinnati. (Photo by Gary Landers)

No. 6 Cincinnati focuses on Houston amid playoff buzz

By JEFF WALLNER - Associated Press

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell instructs his team against Army during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati beat Army 24-10. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

No. 15 Cincinnati can’t overlook rebuilding South Florida

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle, left, grabs a pass over Austin Peay defensive back Kam Ruffin during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati beat Austin Peay 55-20. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

No. 13 Cincinnati rolls past Austin Peay 55-20 in opener

By JEFF WALLNER - Associated Press

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell takes the field with his players before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

No. 17 Cincinnati wants to avoid letdown against USF

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Cincinnati running back Gerrid Doaks (23) scores a touchdown against Tulsa linebacker Diamon Cannon (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

No. 17 Cincinnati visits ECU looking to keep rolling

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Tulsa quarterback Zack Smith (11) is taken down by Navy's Diego Fagot (54) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (Stephen Pingry/Tulsa World via AP)

No. 21 Cincinnati tries to extend momentum vs Tulsa

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II (3) scores a touchdown past Houston defensive lineman Payton Turner during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

No. 25 Cincinnati holds off Houston late to win 38-23

By JOSHUA KOCH - Associated Press

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel (11) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

No. 18 UCF returns to Cincinnati, looking to extend streak

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Cincinnati players celebrates with the victory bell after defeating Miami of Ohio in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cincinnati wins 14th straight over oldest rival

By GARY SCHATZ - Associated Press

Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell watches players get ready for the team's NCAA college football game against UCLA on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (Albert Cesare/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)

No. 5 Ohio State faces ex-Buckeye Fickell, Cincinnati

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, right, speaks with linebacker Malik Clements (4) before an NCAA college football game against Navy in Cincinnati. Nobody saw Cincinnati coming in the American Athletic Conference last year. Not even Luke Fickell, who guided the team to a seven-victory improvement in his second season as Bearcats coach. Best to expect the unexpected in the AAC. The league has been fertile ground for fast turnarounds since it rose from the ashes of the old Big East in 2013. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Cincinnati looks to keep momentum vs UCLA in opener

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, right, speaks with linebacker Malik Clements (4) before an NCAA college football game against Navy in Cincinnati. Nobody saw Cincinnati coming in the American Athletic Conference last year. Not even Luke Fickell, who guided the team to a seven-victory improvement in his second season as Bearcats coach. Best to expect the unexpected in the AAC. The league has been fertile ground for fast turnarounds since it rose from the ashes of the old Big East in 2013. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Experienced Bearcats try to build on breakout season

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

FILE- In this April 13, 2019, file photo Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, and offensive coordinator Josh Gattis talk during the team's annual spring NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Harbaugh seems to be set up for success at Michigan in his fifth season, leading a program that is a popular choice to win the Big Ten. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Michigan’s Harbaugh says he wouldn’t lie about transfer

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Central Florida head coach Josh Heupel, center, runs onto the field with the team before an NCAA college football game against Navy in Orlando, Fla. UCF and Cincinnati are Top 25 teams eager to show college football fans what they and the American Athletic Conference are all about. The undefeated, 11th-ranked Knights and once-beaten No. 19 Cincinnati take a shot at stating their case this week in a primetime, nationally televised matchup with league championship implications.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

No. 11 UCF, No. 19 Cincinnati relish national spotlight

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press