Cincinnati wins sixth straight in 37-21 victory over Tulane
Michael Warren II's career-long 81-yard touchdown helped spur Cincinnati to a 37-21 win over Tulane on Saturday for the Bearcats' first 6-0 start since 2012.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Tulane Green Wave
21
Cincinnati Bearcats
37
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TULN | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
| CIN | 3 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 37 |
Nippert Stadium · 32,200 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane | L 10-60 | NCAAF |
| 10/30/26 | @ Charlotte 49ers | W 38-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs UTSA Roadrunners | L 19-42 | NCAAF |
| 10/16/26 | vs Memphis Tigers | W 31-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Army Black Knights | L 17-20 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:26 21-37
Terren Encalade 14 Yd pass from Justin McMillan (Merek Glover Kick)
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Touchdown 6:15 14-37
Tavion Thomas 25 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 12:25 14-30
Kahlil Lewis 15 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith PAT failed)
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Touchdown 0:41 14-24
Desmond Ridder 28 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 2:51 14-17
Darius Bradwell 19 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick)
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Touchdown 4:20 7-17
Kahlil Lewis 25 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 13:38 7-10
Michael Warren II 81 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 2:01 7-3
Darnell Mooney 17 Yd pass from Justin McMillan (Merek Glover Kick)
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Field Goal 5:55 0-3
Cole Smith 28 Yd Field Goal
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TULN
6 plays, 20 yards, 1:04 · Downs
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CIN 1:04
8 plays, 22 yards, 3:20 · Downs
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TULN 4:26
5 plays, 46 yards, 1:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:26 21-37
Terren Encalade 14 Yd pass from Justin McMillan (Merek Glover Kick)
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CIN 6:15
9 plays, 87 yards, 5:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:15 14-37
Tavion Thomas 25 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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TULN 11:21
3 plays, 13 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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CIN 12:25
10 plays, 41 yards, 5:08 · Interception
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TULN 2:33
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:26 · Punt
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CIN 2:59
3 plays, -3 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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TULN 5:01
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:07 · Downs
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TULN 7:08
4 plays, -9 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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CIN 9:11
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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TULN 10:38
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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CIN 11:35
1 play, 21 yards, 0:10 · Fumble
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TULN 11:45
2 plays, 21 yards, 0:40 · Fumble
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CIN 12:25
1 play, 15 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:25 14-30
Kahlil Lewis 15 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith PAT failed)
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TULN 12:31
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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CIN 13:28
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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TULN
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:41 · End of Half
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CIN 0:41
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:41 14-24
Desmond Ridder 28 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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TULN 2:51
3 plays, 30 yards, 1:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:51 14-17
Darius Bradwell 19 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick)
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CIN 4:20
6 plays, 52 yards, 2:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:20 7-17
Kahlil Lewis 25 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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TULN 7:06
4 plays, 2 yards, 1:28 · Downs
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CIN 8:34
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:10 · Downs
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TULN 10:44
6 plays, 29 yards, 2:48 · Downs
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CIN 13:38
2 plays, 91 yards, 0:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:38 7-10
Michael Warren II 81 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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TULN 14:15
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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CIN 0:58
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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TULN 2:01
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:01 7-3
Darnell Mooney 17 Yd pass from Justin McMillan (Merek Glover Kick)
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CIN 5:55
10 plays, 65 yards, 3:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:55 0-3
Cole Smith 28 Yd Field Goal
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TULN 9:11
5 plays, 8 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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CIN 11:20
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:38 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 41 events.
Team Stats
TULN
CIN
14
1st Downs
22
3-15
3rd down efficiency
6-16
0-4
4th down efficiency
1-3
266
Total Yards
446
132
Passing
174
12/31
Comp/Att
15/25
4.3
Yards per pass
7.0
134
Rushing
272
38
Rushing Attempts
48
3.5
Yards per rush
5.7
12-90
Penalties
7-65
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
1
27:27
Possession
32:33
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