Luke Fickell turned down Michigan State's coaching job in February, content to stay in a place where his family is comfortable and the football team is on the rise. After a delay because of the pandemic, Cincinnati's coach gets to show off what made him stick around. No. 13 Cincinnati has a delayed season opener Saturday against Austin Peay (0-2) in Nippert Stadium, where fans are banned for now as part of the COVID-19 precautions.
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