Wiggins pick-6 in OT lifts Cincinnati past SMU 26-20
James Wiggins returned an interception 86 yards for a touchdown in overtime, giving Cincinnati a 26-20 win over Southern Methodist on Saturday afternoon.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Cincinnati Bearcats
26
SMU Mustangs
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 7 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 26 |
| SMU | 7 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
Gerald J. Ford Stadium · 16,121 att.
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 0:00 26-20
James Wiggins 86 Yd Interception Return
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Field Goal 0:00 20-20
Cole Smith 41 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:23 17-20
Kevin Robledo 36 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:46 17-17
Kevin Robledo 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:05 17-14
Reggie Roberson Jr. 22 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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Field Goal 6:37 17-7
Cole Smith 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:13 14-7
Kahlil Lewis 32 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 11:46 7-7
Reggie Roberson Jr. 8 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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Touchdown 13:37 7-0
Kahlil Lewis 32 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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CIN
0 plays, 0 yards · Touchdown
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SMU
3 plays, 7 yards · INTERCEPTION
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Touchdown 0:00 26-20
James Wiggins 86 Yd Interception Return
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CIN
10 plays, 56 yards, 1:21 · FIELD GOAL
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SMU 1:21
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:32 · Punt
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CIN 1:53
7 plays, 39 yards, 2:30 · Downs
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SMU 4:23
10 plays, 49 yards, 3:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 20-20
Cole Smith 41 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:23 17-20
Kevin Robledo 36 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 7:49
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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SMU 9:05
5 plays, 47 yards, 1:52 · Missed FG
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CIN 10:57
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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SMU 12:46
10 plays, 79 yards, 3:21 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:46 17-17
Kevin Robledo 20 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 1:07
6 plays, 15 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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SMU 4:05
7 plays, 82 yards, 2:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:05 17-14
Reggie Roberson Jr. 22 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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CIN 6:37
10 plays, 68 yards, 5:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:37 17-7
Cole Smith 24 Yd Field Goal
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SMU 11:40
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:26 · Punt
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CIN 13:13
3 plays, 32 yards, 0:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:13 14-7
Kahlil Lewis 32 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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SMU 13:30
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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CIN
8 plays, 32 yards, 1:13 · End of Half
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SMU 1:13
6 plays, 27 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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CIN 3:53
3 plays, 20 yards, 1:10 · Interception
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SMU 5:03
5 plays, 4 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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CIN 6:44
11 plays, 51 yards, 5:31 · Downs
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SMU 12:15
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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CIN 13:45
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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SMU 0:30
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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CIN 1:53
6 plays, 15 yards, 1:32 · Downs
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SMU 3:25
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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CIN 4:39
13 plays, 61 yards, 7:02 · Interception
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SMU 11:46
1 play, 8 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:46 7-7
Reggie Roberson Jr. 8 Yd pass from Ben Hicks (Kevin Robledo Kick)
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CIN 11:52
1 play, -5 yards, 0:05 · Fumble
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SMU 11:57
5 plays, 25 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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CIN 13:37
4 plays, 74 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:37 7-0
Kahlil Lewis 32 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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Team Stats
CIN
SMU
25
1st Downs
13
9-20
3rd down efficiency
3-17
0-3
4th down efficiency
1-1
477
Total Yards
351
352
Passing
328
33/50
Comp/Att
22/43
7.0
Yards per pass
7.6
125
Rushing
23
39
Rushing Attempts
24
3.2
Yards per rush
1.0
6-51
Penalties
7-72
3
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
35:00
Possession
25:00
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