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BOZICH, Former St. X star Desmond Ridder's journey from 2-star recruit to elite college quarterback, Sports
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How Desmond Ridder won UC's starting quarterback job and sparked the Bearcats' turnaround - The Athletic
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QB Desmond Ridder impressive in preseason debut, Falcons settle for 13-13 tie with Bengals
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Cincinnati Bearcats football - Wikipedia
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College Playoff: Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder prepares for Alabama
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A week with Bearcats reveals Cincinnati's potential CFP rise, Luke Fickell's staying power and why Notre Dame game means so much
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Cincy QB Desmond Ridder Talking A Big Game Ahead Of Trip To Notre Dame //
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Desmond Ridder - Football - University of Cincinnati Athletics
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Desmond Ridder: Cincinnati Bearcats QB throws up on field vs. SMU