Cincinnati remains undefeated with 49-7 rout over UConn
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder kept the Bearcats undefeated, throwing for 270 yards and two touchdowns and running for another score in a 49-7 rout of UConn on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Cincinnati Bearcats
49
UConn Huskies
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 7 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 49 |
| UCONN | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Houston Cougars | L 24-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Utah Utes | L 25-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Texas Tech Red Raiders | W 37-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ West Virginia Mountaineers | L 42-45 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Arizona Wildcats | L 7-34 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 12:11 49-7
Hayden Moore 11 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 1:18 42-7
Tavion Thomas 1 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 9:27 35-7
Michael Warren II 14 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 14:27 28-7
Josiah Deguara 38 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 0:23 21-7
Rashad Medaris 15 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 14:16 14-7
Michael Warren II 2 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 7:28 7-7
Desmond Ridder 1 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 13:06 0-7
Kyle Buss 5 Yd pass from David Pindell (Michael Tarbutt Kick)
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CIN
1 play, -2 yards, 0:03 · End of Game
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UCONN 0:03
10 plays, 45 yards, 1:27 · Downs
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CIN 1:30
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:26 · Punt
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UCONN 3:56
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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CIN 5:09
7 plays, 52 yards, 4:17 · Downs
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UCONN 9:26
7 plays, 64 yards, 2:45 · Interception
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CIN 12:11
6 plays, 80 yards, 2:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:11 49-7
Hayden Moore 11 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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UCONN 14:48
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:30 · Punt
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CIN 1:18
12 plays, 62 yards, 6:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:18 42-7
Tavion Thomas 1 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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UCONN 7:20
7 plays, 37 yards, 2:07 · Downs
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CIN 9:27
8 plays, 71 yards, 3:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:27 35-7
Michael Warren II 14 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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UCONN 13:00
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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CIN 14:27
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:27 28-7
Josiah Deguara 38 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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UCONN
1 play, -4 yards, 0:23 · End of Half
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CIN 0:23
6 plays, 79 yards, 0:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:23 21-7
Rashad Medaris 15 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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UCONN 1:01
11 plays, 29 yards, 3:11 · Missed FG
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CIN 4:12
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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UCONN 5:36
4 plays, 30 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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CIN 7:15
9 plays, 65 yards, 4:29 · Fumble
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UCONN 11:44
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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CIN 14:16
14 plays, 88 yards, 5:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:16 14-7
Michael Warren II 2 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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UCONN 4:31
6 plays, 30 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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CIN 7:28
11 plays, 74 yards, 5:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:28 7-7
Desmond Ridder 1 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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UCONN 13:06
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:06 0-7
Kyle Buss 5 Yd pass from David Pindell (Michael Tarbutt Kick)
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
CIN
UCONN
31
1st Downs
19
7-14
3rd down efficiency
3-13
3-4
4th down efficiency
1-3
659
Total Yards
266
339
Passing
181
23/29
Comp/Att
14/36
11.7
Yards per pass
5.0
320
Rushing
85
53
Rushing Attempts
28
6.0
Yards per rush
3.0
11-113
Penalties
2-23
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
36:55
Possession
23:05
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