Cincinnati roughs up Alabama A&M 63-7
Desmond Ridder threw three touchdowns and the Cincinnati Bearcats scored on their first six possessions to topple Alabama A&M 63-7 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Alabama A&M Bulldogs
7
Cincinnati Bearcats
63
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAMU | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| CIN | 28 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 63 |
Nippert Stadium · 28,834 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Prairie View A&M Panthers | L 10-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Alabama State Hornets | W 31-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Grambling Tigers | W 61-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | W 55-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Jackson State Tigers | L 28-31 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 10:01 7-63
Wilson Huber 0 Yd Fumble Return (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 1:02 7-56
Charles McClelland 1 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 3:57 7-49
Zabrian Moore 11 Yd pass from Aqeel Glass (Spencer Corey Kick)
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Touchdown 8:17 0-49
Tavion Thomas 1 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 6:01 0-42
Tavion Thomas 11 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 11:50 0-35
Michael Warren II 6 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 1:01 0-28
Josiah Deguara 22 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 5:31 0-21
Kahlil Lewis 61 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 7:46 0-14
Desmond Ridder 22 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 10:54 0-7
Thomas Geddis 29 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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CIN
1 play, -2 yards, 0:16 · End of Game
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AAMU 0:16
7 plays, 26 yards, 4:36 · Downs
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CIN 4:52
4 plays, 18 yards, 2:56 · Punt
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AAMU 7:48
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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CIN 10:01
11 plays, 76 yards, 5:04 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:01 7-63
Wilson Huber 0 Yd Fumble Return (Cole Smith Kick)
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AAMU 0:05
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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CIN 1:02
3 plays, 22 yards, 1:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:02 7-56
Charles McClelland 1 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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AAMU 2:10
1 play, -4 yards, 0:17 · Fumble
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CIN 2:27
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:24 · Interception
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AAMU 3:57
10 plays, 79 yards, 4:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:57 7-49
Zabrian Moore 11 Yd pass from Aqeel Glass (Spencer Corey Kick)
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CIN 8:17
14 plays, 72 yards, 6:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:17 0-49
Tavion Thomas 1 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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CIN
4 plays, 51 yards, 1:11 · End of Half
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AAMU 1:11
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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CIN 2:09
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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AAMU 4:59
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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CIN 6:01
7 plays, 78 yards, 3:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:01 0-42
Tavion Thomas 11 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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AAMU 9:27
4 plays, 7 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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CIN 11:50
7 plays, 63 yards, 2:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:50 0-35
Michael Warren II 6 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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AAMU 14:47
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:14 · Punt
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CIN 1:01
7 plays, 79 yards, 3:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:01 0-28
Josiah Deguara 22 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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AAMU 4:04
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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CIN 5:31
1 play, 61 yards, 0:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:31 0-21
Kahlil Lewis 61 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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AAMU 5:40
4 plays, 21 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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CIN 7:46
7 plays, 77 yards, 2:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:46 0-14
Desmond Ridder 22 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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AAMU 9:55
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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CIN 10:54
5 plays, 79 yards, 1:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:54 0-7
Thomas Geddis 29 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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AAMU 12:35
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:25 · Punt
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
AAMU
CIN
8
1st Downs
38
2-14
3rd down efficiency
7-9
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
182
Total Yards
741
134
Passing
332
12/28
Comp/Att
21/26
4.8
Yards per pass
12.8
48
Rushing
409
25
Rushing Attempts
55
1.9
Yards per rush
7.4
7-40
Penalties
7-75
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
24:57
Possession
35:03
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