What we learned during UC football's final training camp scrimmage

Cincinnati football coach Luke Fickell discusses the Bearcats final training camp scrimmage. Fletcher Page, fpage@enquirer..com

WEST HARRISON, Indiana – Cincinnati football's specific preparations for UCLA and the season-opener are imminent.

The Bearcats essentially put a wrap on training camp Saturday with a final scrimmage at Higher Ground and will return to campus later this week. They play the Bruins August 29 in Nippert Stadium.

Here's what we learned during the scrimmage:

• Quarterback Desmond Ridder and the first-team offense had a few bright moments, including a short Michael Warren touchdown plunge and a 15-yard scoring pass from Ridder to tight end Bruno Labelle. But for the most…