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Bearcats' Defense Faces Toughest Stretch of Season With Three Ranked Opponents Ahead
Cincinnati has allowed 79 points over its last two games, and the schedule isn't getting any easier with Texas Tech, Utah, and Houston up next.
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Game Center
Cincinnati Bearcats
Away
42
West Virginia Mountaineers
Home
45
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 7 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 42 |
| WVU | 0 | 14 | 7 | 24 | 45 |
Scoring Summary
Q1 8:53
CIN
JV Gibson 4 Yd pass from JC French IV (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
CIN 7, WVU 0
Q2 11:56
WVU
Michael Hawkins Jr. 12 Yd Run (Jack Cassidy Kick)
CIN 7, WVU 7
Q2 4:55
CIN
Isaiah Johnson 51 Yd pass from JC French IV (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
CIN 14, WVU 7
Q2 2:19
WVU
Michael Hawkins Jr. 2 Yd Run (Jack Cassidy Kick)
CIN 14, WVU 14
Q2 1:22
CIN
Cole Tabb 28 Yd Run (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
CIN 21, WVU 14
Q3 12:32
WVU
Josh Sapp 4 Yd pass from Michael Hawkins Jr. (Jack Cassidy Kick)
CIN 21, WVU 21
Q3 1:34
CIN
JC French IV 1 Yd Run (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
CIN 28, WVU 21
Q4 14:51
WVU
DJ Epps 37 Yd pass from Michael Hawkins Jr. (Jack Cassidy Kick)
CIN 28, WVU 28
Q4 11:23
CIN
Cole Tabb 11 Yd pass from JC French IV (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
CIN 35, WVU 28
Q4 7:29
WVU
Amari Latimer 3 Yd Run (Jack Cassidy Kick)
CIN 35, WVU 35
Q4 5:35
CIN
Cole Tabb 6 Yd Run (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
CIN 42, WVU 35
Q4 3:44
WVU
Cam Cook 40 Yd pass from Michael Hawkins Jr. (Jack Cassidy Kick)
CIN 42, WVU 42
Q4 0:00
WVU
Jack Cassidy 35 Yd Field Goal
CIN 42, WVU 45
Team Stats
| CIN | Stat | WVU |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | 1st Downs | 27 |
| 622 | Total Yards | 598 |
| 389 | Passing | 464 |
| 22/30 | Comp/Att | 25/33 |
| 233 | Rushing | 134 |
| 7-13 | 3rd Down | 6-13 |
| 1-2 | 4th Down | 2-2 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 8-49 | Penalties | 4-31 |
| 31:56 | Possession | 28:04 |
Game Leaders
CIN Passing
JC French IV
22/30, 389 YDS, 3 TD
WVU Passing
Michael Hawkins Jr.
25/33, 464 YDS, 3 TD
CIN Rushing
Cole Tabb
15 CAR, 118 YDS, 2 TD
WVU Rushing
Michael Hawkins Jr.
26 CAR, 77 YDS, 2 TD
CIN Receiving
Malachi Henry
2 REC, 128 YDS
WVU Receiving
DJ Epps
8 REC, 163 YDS, 1 TD
CIN Sacks
Patrick Bauer
1.5
WVU Sacks
Harper Holloman
1
CIN Tackles
Jonathan Thompson
15
WVU Tackles
Matt Sieg
7
Football Box Score
Passing
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC French IV | 22/30 | 389 | 3 | 0 | 75.9 |
West Virginia Mountaineers
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hawkins Jr. | 25/33 | 464 | 3 | 0 | 82.8 |
Rushing
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Tabb | 15 | 118 | 7.9 | 2 | 37 |
| JC French IV | 13 | 52 | 4.0 | 1 | 25 |
| Zylan Perry | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 0 | 12 |
| Gi'Bran Payne | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | 0 | 9 |
West Virginia Mountaineers
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hawkins Jr. | 26 | 77 | 3.0 | 2 | 16 |
| Cam Cook | 15 | 40 | 2.7 | 0 | 7 |
| Amari Latimer | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 1 | 5 |
| DJ Epps | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
Receiving
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Henry | 2 | 128 | 64.0 | 0 | 69 |
| Isaiah Johnson | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 1 | 51 |
| JV Gibson | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 1 | 19 |
| Cole Tabb | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 1 | 19 |
| Gavin Grover | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 |
| Zylan Perry | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 |
| Giyahni Kontosis | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Lyviel Waters | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 |
West Virginia Mountaineers
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Epps | 8 | 163 | 20.4 | 1 | 43 |
| Prince Strachan | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 0 | 41 |
| Ryan Ward | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 0 | 36 |
| Cam Cook | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 1 | 40 |
| Cyrus Traugh | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 18 |
| Amari Latimer | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 0 | 22 |
| John Neider | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 |
| Jaden Bray | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 |
Defense
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Thompson | 15 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jasper Beeler | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Bauer | 8 | 6 | 1.5 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MJ Cannon | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antwan Peek Jr. | 7 | 5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simeon Coleman | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Finley | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| KK Meier | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Logan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Worthy | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
West Virginia Mountaineers
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Sieg | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kameron Reddic | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Torbor | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harper Holloman | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Afogho | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Powdrell | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Cutter | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Woods | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Patterson | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Chambers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Rusnak | 0/0 | 6/6 | 6 |
West Virginia Mountaineers
| Player | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Cassidy | 1/2 | 6/6 | 9 |
Ohio Sports Hub
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: Bearcats vs. Mountaineers
Cincinnati's passing game came alive against West Virginia, but another embarrassing defensive performance sent the Bearcats home with their second straight loss.
Posted
Bearcats Defense Collapses Again in 45-42 Loss to West Virginia
Cincinnati scores 42 points but can't stop the Mountaineers, who kick a game-winning field goal as time expires.
Posted
Bearcats Lead West Virginia 21-14 at Halftime Behind Big Plays From French and Tabb
JC French IV throws two touchdown passes, and Cole Tabb breaks loose for a 28-yard score as Cincinnati takes a seven-point lead into halftime.
Posted
Bearcats Strike First With Opening-Drive Touchdown Against West Virginia
Cincinnati wastes no time getting on the scoreboard in Morgantown after two weeks of preparation.
Posted
Game Preview: Bearcats Look to Bounce Back Against West Virginia
Cincinnati returns from its bye week looking to put the Arizona loss behind it, but West Virginia's powerful rushing attack presents a challenge.
Posted
Cincinnati's Offensive Line Must Reestablish Itself Against West Virginia
The Bearcats need to get their running game back on track, but protecting JC French IV will be just as important if Cincinnati hopes to open up its offense.
Posted
JC French Says Cincinnati Must Open Up Its Passing Game Against West Virginia
With opponents loading the box to stop the Bearcats' rushing attack, Cincinnati's quarterback knows the offense needs to find another way to move the football.
Posted
Cincinnati's Run Defense Faces a Major Test at West Virginia
The Mountaineers average nearly 300 rushing yards per game, presenting a difficult challenge for a Bearcats defense coming off a rough outing against Arizona.
Posted
West Virginia's Defense Could Be Exactly What Cincinnati Needs
After being shut down by Arizona, the Bearcats have an opportunity to revive their struggling offense against one of the Big 12's worst defenses.
Posted
Bearcats Face Critical Road Test at West Virginia
After an ugly loss to Arizona, Cincinnati looks to get its running game back on track against a struggling West Virginia defense.
Posted
Game Center
Cincinnati Bearcats
Away
7
Arizona Wildcats
Home
34
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| ARIZ | 7 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 34 |
Scoring Summary
Q1 10:21
ARIZ
Kedrick Reescano 10 Yd Run (Michael Salgado-Medina Kick)
CIN 0, ARIZ 7
Q2 0:01
ARIZ
Michael Salgado-Medina 23 Yd Field Goal
CIN 0, ARIZ 10
Q3 9:29
ARIZ
Noah Fifita 8 Yd Run (Michael Salgado-Medina Kick)
CIN 0, ARIZ 17
Q3 3:07
ARIZ
Brandon Phelps 24 Yd pass from Noah Fifita (Michael Salgado-Medina Kick)
CIN 0, ARIZ 24
Q4 12:11
ARIZ
Michael Salgado-Medina 35 Yd Field Goal
CIN 0, ARIZ 27
Q4 5:21
ARIZ
Tyler Powell 5 Yd pass from Noah Fifita (Michael Salgado-Medina Kick)
CIN 0, ARIZ 34
Q4 1:56
CIN
JC French IV 2 Yd Run (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
CIN 7, ARIZ 34
Team Stats
| CIN | Stat | ARIZ |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1st Downs | 30 |
| 227 | Total Yards | 522 |
| 153 | Passing | 284 |
| 16/29 | Comp/Att | 25/37 |
| 74 | Rushing | 238 |
| 7-16 | 3rd Down | 9-14 |
| 1-3 | 4th Down | 0-1 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 6-46 | Penalties | 8-70 |
| 24:21 | Possession | 35:39 |
Game Leaders
ARIZ Passing
Noah Fifita
25/37, 284 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
CIN Passing
JC French IV
16/29, 153 YDS
ARIZ Rushing
Antwan Roberts Jr.
5 CAR, 87 YDS
CIN Rushing
JC French IV
9 CAR, 29 YDS, 1 TD
ARIZ Receiving
Isaiah Mizell
4 REC, 67 YDS
CIN Receiving
Isaiah Johnson
6 REC, 60 YDS
ARIZ Sacks
Dominic Lolesio
1
CIN Sacks
Drew Logan
1
ARIZ Tackles
Chase Kennedy
7
CIN Tackles
Jasper Beeler
12
Football Box Score
Passing
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC French IV | 16/29 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 32.6 |
Arizona Wildcats
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Fifita | 25/37 | 284 | 2 | 1 | 81.6 |
Rushing
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC French IV | 9 | 29 | 3.2 | 1 | 21 |
| Gi'Bran Payne | 11 | 24 | 2.2 | 0 | 8 |
| Cole Tabb | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | 0 | 5 |
| Samaj Jones | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 |
| Team | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Arizona Wildcats
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antwan Roberts Jr. | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 0 | 58 |
| Quincy Craig | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 0 | 19 |
| Kedrick Reescano | 21 | 57 | 2.7 | 1 | 10 |
| Noah Fifita | 8 | 17 | 2.1 | 1 | 10 |
Receiving
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Johnson | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 0 | 24 |
| Cole Tabb | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 0 | 23 |
| Larenzo Fenner | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 14 |
| Elijah Jones | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 |
| Gavin Grover | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Lyviel Waters | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Malachi Henry | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 |
Arizona Wildcats
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Mizell | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 0 | 36 |
| Tyler Powell | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 1 | 12 |
| Brandon Phelps | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 1 | 24 |
| Tre Spivey | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 20 |
| Giovanni Richardson | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 19 |
| Caleb Smith | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 12 |
| Chris Hunter III | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 13 |
| Kedrick Reescano | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 11 |
Defense
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Beeler | 12 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simeon Coleman | 10 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antwan Peek Jr. | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Thompson | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MJ Cannon | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Damaine Wilson | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Finley | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Worthy | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Simms III | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Bauer | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arizona Wildcats
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taye Brown | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chase Kennedy | 7 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay'Vion Cole | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quinn Olson | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Molette III | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Hartzog Jr. | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keytrin Harris | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gavin Hunter | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Chapa | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myron Robinson | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Rusnak | 0/1 | 1/1 | 1 |
Arizona Wildcats
| Player | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Salgado-Medina | 2/2 | 4/4 | 10 |
Ohio Sports Hub
Bearcats Blown Out by Arizona, 34-7, for First Loss of Season
Cincinnati wastes early opportunities before Arizona pulls away in the second half of a lopsided Big 12 loss.
Posted
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: Cincinnati vs. Arizona Postgame
The Bearcats never stopped fighting, but Arizona shut down Cincinnati’s running game and turned another trip out west into a nightmare.
Posted
Game Preview: Bearcats Head West for Late-Night Battle With Arizona
Cincinnati takes its 4-0 start on the road for the first time this season, where controlling the ground game and limiting mistakes will be critical against Arizona.
Posted
Undefeated Bearcats Face Their First Real Road Test at Arizona
Cincinnati is 4-0 for the first time since 2021, but Saturday night in Tucson will present a very different challenge.
Posted
Game Center
Kansas State Wildcats
Away
26
Cincinnati Bearcats
Home
31
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSU | 3 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 26 |
| CIN | 0 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 31 |
Scoring Summary
Q1 4:32
KSU
Luis Rodriguez 22 Yd Field Goal
KSU 3, CIN 0
Q2 9:09
KSU
Rodney Fields Jr. 19 Yd Run (Luis Rodriguez Kick)
KSU 10, CIN 0
Q2 6:36
CIN
Malachi Henry 39 Yd pass from JC French IV (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
KSU 10, CIN 7
Q2 3:44
CIN
Stephen Rusnak 45 Yd Field Goal
KSU 10, CIN 10
Q2 0:15
KSU
Derrick Salley Jr. 4 Yd pass from Avery Johnson (Luis Rodriguez Kick)
KSU 17, CIN 10
Q3 10:55
CIN
Cole Tabb 5 Yd Run (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
KSU 17, CIN 17
Q3 7:26
CIN
Cole Tabb 30 Yd Run (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
KSU 17, CIN 24
Q4 9:30
KSU
Luis Rodriguez 36 Yd Field Goal
KSU 20, CIN 24
Q4 3:28
CIN
Cole Tabb 14 Yd Run (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
KSU 20, CIN 31
Q4 1:15
KSU
Rodney Fields Jr. 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
KSU 26, CIN 31
Team Stats
| KSU | Stat | CIN |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 1st Downs | 16 |
| 447 | Total Yards | 436 |
| 292 | Passing | 165 |
| 30/50 | Comp/Att | 8/13 |
| 155 | Rushing | 271 |
| 10-17 | 3rd Down | 5-11 |
| 0-0 | 4th Down | 0-0 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 7-50 | Penalties | 8-72 |
| 33:18 | Possession | 26:42 |
Game Leaders
CIN Passing
JC French IV
8/13, 165 YDS, 1 TD
KSU Passing
Avery Johnson
30/50, 292 YDS, 1 TD
CIN Rushing
Gi'Bran Payne
16 CAR, 126 YDS
KSU Rushing
Joe Jackson
11 CAR, 59 YDS
CIN Receiving
JV Gibson
2 REC, 66 YDS
KSU Receiving
Derrick Salley Jr.
7 REC, 140 YDS, 1 TD
KSU Sacks
Rex Van Wyhe
1
CIN Tackles
Jonathan Thompson
8
KSU Tackles
Gabe Powers
9
Football Box Score
Passing
Kansas State Wildcats
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Johnson | 30/50 | 292 | 1 | 0 | 70.8 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC French IV | 8/13 | 165 | 1 | 0 | 65.5 |
Rushing
Kansas State Wildcats
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Jackson | 11 | 59 | 5.4 | 0 | 19 |
| Rodney Fields Jr. | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 2 | 19 |
| Avery Johnson | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 0 | 10 |
| Brandon White | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gi'Bran Payne | 16 | 126 | 7.9 | 0 | 53 |
| Cole Tabb | 11 | 124 | 11.3 | 3 | 30 |
| JC French IV | 8 | 21 | 2.6 | 0 | 15 |
| Zion Johnson | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 |
Receiving
Kansas State Wildcats
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Salley Jr. | 7 | 140 | 20.0 | 1 | 39 |
| Garrett Oakley | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 0 | 22 |
| Brandon White | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 0 | 9 |
| Josh Manning | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 |
| Izaiah Williams | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Joe Jackson | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Jaron Tibbs | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Rodney Fields Jr. | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 7 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JV Gibson | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 0 | 64 |
| Malachi Henry | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 1 | 39 |
| Larenzo Fenner | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 0 | 32 |
| Lyviel Waters | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 |
| Giyahni Kontosis | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 |
| Isaiah Johnson | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Gi'Bran Payne | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
Kansas State Wildcats
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Powers | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Bartley | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Mason | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wendell Gregory | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rex Van Wyhe | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan McIntosh | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Allen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koy Beasley | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Patterson | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Bryant | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Thompson | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasper Beeler | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antwan Peek Jr. | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damaine Wilson | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simeon Coleman | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MJ Cannon | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Filip Maciorowski | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marquaze Parker | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Worthy | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Finley | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
Kansas State Wildcats
| Player | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Rodriguez | 2/2 | 2/2 | 8 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Rusnak | 1/1 | 4/4 | 7 |
Ohio Sports Hub
Bearcats Rally Past Wildcats 31-26 in Big 12 Opener
Cincinnati overcomes another halftime deficit, rides Cole Tabb and its defense to a big win at Nippert Stadium.
Posted
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: Cincinnati vs. Kansas State Postgame
We assess the best and worst from Cincinnati’s 31-26 victory over Kansas State.
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Game Preview: Bearcats Host Kansas State in First Big 12 Test
Cincinnati brings a 3-0 record into Saturday night’s conference opener, but stopping Avery Johnson and protecting the football will decide whether the Bearcats stay unbeaten.
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Game Center
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Miami (OH) RedHawks
Away
31
Cincinnati Bearcats
Home
35
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-OH | 14 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 31 |
| CIN | 7 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 35 |
Scoring Summary
Q1 14:46
M-OH
Scoop Smith 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Kellan McLaughlin Kick)
M-OH 7, CIN 0
Q1 10:53
M-OH
Lazaro Rogers 12 Yd Run (Kellan McLaughlin Kick)
M-OH 14, CIN 0
Q1 6:07
CIN
Cole Tabb 1 Yd Run (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
M-OH 14, CIN 7
Q2 5:52
M-OH
David McComb 6 Yd Run (Kellan McLaughlin Kick)
M-OH 21, CIN 7
Q2 0:21
M-OH
Maleek Huggins 36 Yd pass from David McComb (Kellan McLaughlin Kick)
M-OH 28, CIN 7
Q3 7:27
CIN
JC French IV 1 Yd Run (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
M-OH 28, CIN 14
Q3 2:44
CIN
Cole Tabb 8 Yd pass from JC French IV (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
M-OH 28, CIN 21
Q4 13:51
M-OH
Kellan McLaughlin 19 Yd Field Goal
M-OH 31, CIN 21
Q4 6:20
CIN
JV Gibson 6 Yd pass from JC French IV (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
M-OH 31, CIN 28
Q4 1:29
CIN
Cole Tabb 53 Yd Run (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
M-OH 31, CIN 35
Team Stats
| M-OH | Stat | CIN |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1st Downs | 25 |
| 410 | Total Yards | 446 |
| 334 | Passing | 309 |
| 17/28 | Comp/Att | 31/43 |
| 76 | Rushing | 137 |
| 6-12 | 3rd Down | 6-14 |
| 0-0 | 4th Down | 3-4 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 7-57 | Penalties | 4-40 |
| 26:34 | Possession | 33:26 |
Game Leaders
CIN Passing
JC French IV
31/43, 309 YDS, 2 TD
M-OH Passing
David McComb
17/28, 334 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
CIN Rushing
Cole Tabb
6 CAR, 78 YDS, 2 TD
M-OH Rushing
Rodney Nelson
7 CAR, 32 YDS
CIN Receiving
JV Gibson
7 REC, 68 YDS, 1 TD
M-OH Receiving
Maleek Huggins
4 REC, 128 YDS, 1 TD
CIN Sacks
Josh Hough
1
M-OH Sacks
Grant Lyons
2
CIN Tackles
Antwan Peek Jr.
9
M-OH Tackles
Blayne Myrick
11
Football Box Score
Passing
Miami (OH) RedHawks
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David McComb | 17/28 | 334 | 1 | 1 | 61.1 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC French IV | 31/43 | 309 | 2 | 0 | 52.8 |
Rushing
Miami (OH) RedHawks
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Nelson | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | 0 | 14 |
| David McComb | 9 | 19 | 2.1 | 1 | 11 |
| Lazaro Rogers | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 12 |
| D'Shawntae Jones | 9 | 10 | 1.1 | 0 | 4 |
| Cade Yacamelli | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Tabb | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 2 | 53 |
| JC French IV | 16 | 39 | 2.4 | 1 | 11 |
| Gi'Bran Payne | 9 | 32 | 3.6 | 0 | 11 |
| Team | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Johnson | 1 | -8 | -8.0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
Miami (OH) RedHawks
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleek Huggins | 4 | 128 | 32.0 | 1 | 41 |
| Damarion Witten | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 0 | 34 |
| Lynel Billups-Williams | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 0 | 35 |
| Braylon Isom | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 16 |
| Carl Jenkins | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 14 |
| D'Shawntae Jones | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 |
| Scoop Smith | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JV Gibson | 7 | 68 | 9.7 | 1 | 21 |
| Gavin Grover | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 0 | 29 |
| Larenzo Fenner | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 0 | 38 |
| Isaiah Johnson | 8 | 57 | 7.1 | 0 | 15 |
| Cole Tabb | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 1 | 16 |
| Giyahni Kontosis | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 |
| Malachi Henry | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 |
| Gi'Bran Payne | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 |
Defense
Miami (OH) RedHawks
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blayne Myrick | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm McCain | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Uihlein | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Martin | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Lyons | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mychal Yharbrough | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Coppess | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Dikos | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brach Rice | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ben Minich | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antwan Peek Jr. | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Thompson | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damaine Wilson | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MJ Cannon | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasper Beeler | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Finley | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Simeon Coleman | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hough | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenny Worthy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Simms III | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
Miami (OH) RedHawks
| Player | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellan McLaughlin | 1/3 | 4/4 | 7 |
Cincinnati Bearcats
| Player | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Rusnak | 0/1 | 5/5 | 5 |
Ohio Sports Hub
Bearcats Rally From 21 Down to Beat Miami 35-31
Cincinnati erased a disastrous first half and scored four touchdowns after halftime to win the 129th Battle for the Victory Bell.
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Relive UC's Victory Bell Win in Latest "Clifton Cut"
The Bearcats erased a 21-point halftime deficit to beat the RedHawks, 35-31, at TQL Stadium to keep the Victory Bell.
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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: Cincinnati vs. Miami Postgame
Cincinnati overcame a disastrous first half and a 21-point deficit to defeat Miami 35-31 in the Battle for the Victory Bell.
Posted
Record & Schedule
FB Record: 4 - 2 - 0
Conference: 1-2-0
Regular Season
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