BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Cincinnati football knocked off an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent in postseason play to clinch 11 wins for the second consecutive season.
The No. 21 Bearcats defeated Boston College 38-6 Thursday, thriving despite dreadful weather conditions to begin the 14th annual Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field.
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder rushed for a school bowl record three touchdowns, passed for a touchdown (the four total scores were also a UC bowl record) and totaled 200 yards to earn MVP honors.