What we learned: However many 'style points' No. 7 UC needs, it got plenty Friday night

It's unclear how many "style points" the University of Cincinnati football team will need in order to receive serious consideration for the College Football Playoff.

But the Bearcats stacked up a bunch Friday night.

Cincinnati's defense continued its dominance, forcing three interceptions and collecting four sacks, and Desmond Ridder accounted for four touchdowns as the No. 7 Bearcats (both Associated Press and Coaches polls) defeated ECU 55-17 on senior night at Nippert Stadium.

"To these seniors, we don't have enough time to really honor them and say thank you to them like we should," Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell said. "Because what they have done and what they have been through and what…