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Cincinnati Needs The Best Desmond Ridder

Cincinnati Needs The Best Desmond Ridder

Alabama has weaknesses defensively, but Cincinnati needs Desmond Ridder at his best to get to them.

Patrick Mayhorn
Dec 27, 2021
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This is the first of a three-part preview for Cincinnati’s playoff semifinal matchup against Alabama, slated to kick off at 3:30 p.m., on Dec. 31. Wednesday’s story will look at Cincinnati’s defense against Alabama’s offense, and Friday’s will take a more general look at how the Bearcats can win, but today’s is a dive into Cincinnati’s offense against the Alabama defense.

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