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The 2020 American Athletic Conference Championship will take place between No. 6 Cincinnati and No. 20 Tulsa on Saturday night, and it could be a proving game for the Bearcats.
Despite being undefeated, Cincinnati finds itself below Iowa State, Florida and Georgia, each with two losses, and Texas A&M, who has one loss. The Desmond Ridder-led team doesn’t appear to be getting the respect it deserves in the rankings, and a victory over the Golden Hurricane could change that.
Their previous matchup earlier this season was postponed because of coronavirus issues. The two teams were rescheduled for a date last Saturday, Dec. 12, but that was canceled as well. Cincinnati hasn’t played since Nov. 21 and rust might be a concern going in.
Ridder might be the best-kept secret in college football. The quarterback has 1,821 passing yards and 526 rushing yards. He has 27 total touchdowns this season. His top target has been Josh Whyle, who leads in receptions (23) and touchdown catches (5). He’ll be a key in this game.
Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Joey Johnson)
Tulsa got on everyone’s radar during its wild overtime game against Tulane earlier this season.
Quarterback Zach Smith has been the leader of the offense. He’s led Tulsa to wins over SMU and UCF and nearly pulled out an upset victory over No. 11 Oklahoma State in the first game of the season.
Smith has 1,434 passing yards and 11 touchdown passes but has been sacked 10 times and has thrown six interceptions. The offensive line and his ability not to turn the ball over will be key for Tulsa. A win could get Tulsa into a big bowl come the end of the year.
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Here’s what you need to know about the AAC title game.
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CINCINNATI (8-0) VS. TULSA (6-1)
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) is congratulated by offensive linemen Vincent McConnell, center, and Jake Renfro (56) after a touchdown run against SMU during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Date: December 19
Time (ET): 8 pm
TV: ABC
Stadium: Nippert Stadium
Location: Cincinnati
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RECENT AAC TITLE WINNERS
2019: Memphis
2018: UCF
2017: UFC
2016: Temple
2015: Houston
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