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Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder always knew he would be here; everyone
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UC film study: Desmond Ridder, o-line struggled and shined versus
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Cincinnati Bearcats football: The maturation of QB Desmond Ridder
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Desmond Ridder has huge game for UC Bearcats on Senior Day vs. SMU
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Falcons select QB Desmond Ridder with No. 74 overall 2022 NFL
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Cotton Bowl: Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder vs. Alabama's secondary
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Cotton Bowl: Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder vs. Alabama's secondary
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Former Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder picks up first win as
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Cotton Bowl: Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder vs. Alabama's secondary
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