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How Cincinnati Football junior Desmond Ridder became a
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How Desmond Ridder won UC's starting quarterback job and sparked
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Cincinnati's hope for an Ohio State upset rests with QB Desmond
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UC QB Ridder named AAC Offensive Player of the Year, Fickell earns
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Louisville native Desmond Ridder leads Cincinnati against Alabama, CFP
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No. 8 Bearcats take big step, next one looms at Notre Dame
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Desmond Ridder Leads Cincinnati Bearcats To Biggest Win Ever, 24
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Desmond Ridder - Football - University of Cincinnati Athletics
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A week with Bearcats reveals Cincinnati's potential CFP rise, Luke
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Desmond Ridder highlights, 2022 NFL Draft
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VIDEO: UC football coach Luke Fickell and QB Desmond Ridder
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Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder 2021 Highlights ᴴᴰ
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Last Dance: Becoming a Girl Dad helped keep star QB in college
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