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Cincinnati football coach Luke Fickell discusses the Bearcats' 24-14 win against UCLA Thursday in the season-opener. Fletcher Page, fpage@enquirer..com

University of Cincinnati football's 24-14 win against UCLA in the season-opener Thursday ranks among the most lopsided 10-point college football games in recent memory.

Bearcats' turnovers killed two potential scoring drives. And the Bruins gained 114 of their 218 total yards on two passing plays.

Otherwise, UC dominated for its 12th victory in the past 14 games. Here's what we learned:

Ja'von Hicks made a lot of noise in his first career start.