For the first time in three weeks, the Cincinnati Bearcats get to play a college football game. Their first test after two consecutive weeks off comes against one of the best offenses in college football.
No. 9 UC faces No. 16 SMU on Saturday in Dallas at 9 p.m. EST.
Halftime: UC 14, SMU 10.
On the road against a top-20 team, the Bearcats went into halftime with a 14-10 lead.
Desmond Ridder completed eight of his 13 passes for 72 yards, and he added 35 yards on the ground. Running back Gerrid Doaks leads UC with 41 rushing yards.