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Tony Pike returned from an injury to his non-throwing arm and had a record day Friday, passing for six touchdowns in a 49-36 victory over Illinois that left fifth-ranked Cincinnati unbeaten and back to full strength.

How is this for a return? Tony Pike completed 32 of 46 passes for 399 yards and a school-record six touchdowns in the UC's 49-36 victory over the Illinois Saturday at Nippert Stadium.

Minnesota safety Kyle Theret tackles Illinois running back Jason Ford during second-half action on Saturday, November 7, 2009, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

As the regular season draws to a close, several teams continue their campaigns for a BCS berth.

The folks who support the Bowl Championship Series like to say it has broadened the interest in college football, making it more of a national sport than the regional game it had been traditionally.

Illinois coach Ron Zook celebrates on the field after a defensive play during the first half against Northwestern.

Quarterback Tony Pike is still on target to start for No. 5 Cincinnati against Illinois on Friday.

Complaints? About his football team? "To be honest with you, I don't hear it," he said.

In a late drive with five minutes left and the score 21-14, the Bearcats drove down the field highlighted by a 43 yard run by running back Isaiah Pead.

Tony Pike is getting to run the Cincinnati Bearcats' high-powered passing offense this week, looking to use a bye to get back into starting form after his arm injury.

A judge warned University of Cincinnati sophomore quarterback Zach Collaros on Thursday that he could spend the bowl season in jail if he doesn't get his act together after being accused of showing a fake ID at a bar.

Zach Collaros has helped thrust the University of Cincinnati football team into the national championship picture, but it's what he didn't do that will have the sophomore quarterback before a judge Thursday.

The Cincinnati Bearcats are proving that Big East is no longer the "Big Least" when it comes to national football significance.

Cincinnati - West Virginia had plenty of opportunities Friday night to seize control of its game with unbeaten and No.

We don't need a computer to determine Cincinnati's chances of making the Rose Bowl, so we likely won't get to see the Bearcats and Ohio State Buckeyes square off this season.

Sporting News' Dave Curtis analyzes what Sunday's buzz means to college football.

The Cincinnati Bearcats get West Virginia at home this week and hope to exploit some key injuries to the Mountaineers.

Sporting News' Dave Curtis analyzes what Sunday's buzz means to college football.

Submitted by Garry Smits on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 10:41. There are four Saturdays remaining in the college football regular season, and with the passing of each one, the focus to select teams under consideration for the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl Jan.

Just so everyone is clear on this, the Cincinnati football team that plays host to West Virginia tonight is not invincible.