Cincinnati Trounces Temple to Move to 5-0

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images CINCINATTI, OHIO — Jerome Ford posted a career high rushing total, Desmond Ridder threw for three touchdowns and the Cincinnati Bearcats dashed to victory in a 52-3 blowout over the Temple Owls.

The Cincinnati Bearcats kept the charge on Friday night with their first in-conference win over the Temple Owls. Temple, who was just coming off an upset victory over Memphis, came into the Nip’ at a record 3-2. The Owls applied pressure early, but the UC offense eventually found its groove and blew the roof of the house.

“First time really playing a complete game,” Bearcats coach Luke Fickell said. “Not saying perfect by any means, but a complete game. We talked…