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College playoff: Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder prepares for Alabama
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Why Desmond Ridder Will Not Be Benched - Down The Drive
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Ridder, breakthrough Bearcats stall in 27-6 loss to Alabama
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Desmond Ridder is college football's winningest QB
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Desmond Ridder - Wikipedia
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Taking control: Inside Desmond Ridder's journey to QB1
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Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder inks NFT deal with Candy Digital
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Former UC QB Desmond Ridder named Falcons starter, per report
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Cincinnati Bearcats' special season ends with loss to Alabama in College Football Playoff
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Desmond Ridder highlights, 2022 NFL Draft
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HOARD: Q&A With QB Desmond Ridder - University of Cincinnati Athletics
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Desmond Ridder: Cincinnati Bearcats QB throws up on field vs. SMU