The Cincinnati Bearcats improved to 7-1 this afternoon, pummeling the Navy Midshipmen 42-0 at Nippert Stadium.
36,318 fans looked on as Cincinnati outgained Navy 451-171. Four different Bearcats backs gained at least 40 yards (Charles McClelland, Michael Warren, Desmond Ridder, and Tavion Thomas). Quarterback Desmond Ridder went 13 for 17 for 178 yards in abbreviated action. He posted a second quarter rushing touchdown as well as a third quarter touchdown toss to receiver Rashad Medaris.
Cincinnati’s defense prevented the Midshipmen from getting anything going on offense all afternoon.