CINCINNATI (AP) Coach Brian Kelly is so accustomed to hearing rumors about him leaving Cincinnati that he pays little attention to what he calls the "silly season" of college football.
Kelly said on Tuesday the speculation he will be up for other coaching jobs doesn't affect his undefeated team or its recruiting. The fifth-ranked Bearcats (10-0) are fifth in the BCS standings heading into their final home game Friday against Illinois (3-7).
A week later, they play at Pittsburgh, a game that will determine the Big East championship. (MORE)
