Gerrid Doaks scored four touchdowns and Desmond Ridder added two more as No. 13 (AP)/14 (Coaches) Cincinnati defeated Austin Peay 55-20 Saturday inside a relatively quiet Nippert Stadium.
With only spirit squads, a pep band, and parents and immediate family of players and coaches in attendance, the Bearcats opened the season by outgaining the Governors 525-353 in total offense.
Ridder found wide receiver Tre Tucker on a jet sweep pitch pass for a 29-yard touchdown shortly after kickoff to put UC on the board first. Ridder completed 13 of 19 passes for 196 yards and no turnovers on the day.