Chuck

McClelland

With Jerome Ford (ankle) doubtful to play, McClelland (5'11/190) took most of the first-team reps in warmups. He’s currently third on the team in rushing yards with 121. We could also see Ryan Montgomery get an increased opportunity this Friday.

McClelland (5'11/190) had been serving as a backup to starter Gerrid Doaks, averaging 5 carries per game with a 5.2 YPC in reserve duty. This is the second time in the last two years that he has had knee surgery, as he tore his ACL in fall camp in 2019. On the year, the redshirt sophomore rushed 22 times for 115 yards before succumbing to the injury. Cincinnati will lean on Alabama transfer Jerome Ford to pickup McClelland’s vacated snaps when they face AAC rival UCF this Saturday.

McClelland (5'11/190) underwent surgery on Monday. Playing as a true freshman last season, he flashed very nicely, rushing for 485 yards (7.7 YPC) and four touchdowns while posting a 9-108-1 receiving line across 13 games played. While the Bearcats remain set at running back with Michael Warren and Gerrid Doaks, McClelland would have been a stellar complementary cog in the holster had he been able to maintain his health into the season. As is, Ryan Montgomery could see a little heavier usage this fall.