Cincinnati 40, E. Kentucky 7
CINCINNATI-Dustin Grutza made Cincinnati's quarterback transition go smoothly Thursday night, throwing for three touchdowns and running for another in a 40-7 victory over Eastern Kentucky that eased the Bearcats' biggest concern - at least for now.

Bearcats report: Strategy and personnel
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Bearcats report: Notes, quotes
SCOUTING THE OFFENSE
In senior Dustin Grutza's season debut against Eastern Kentucky, he passed for a career-high 296 yards and three touchdowns

Bearcats report: Inside slant
Brian Kelly's vision for the Cincinnati football program is simple -- to compete for a BCS Bowl berth

Mauk takes appeal for another season to court
Former Cincinnati quarterback Ben Mauk is taking his case for another year of college football before a judge in the northwest Ohio town where his playing career started.

Mauk loses final eligibility appeal to NCAA
Former Cincinnati quarterback Ben Mauk has lost his final appeal to the NCAA for more playing time.