Ridder throws 4 TDs, Cincinnati whips Marshall 52-14
Desmond Ridder threw a season-high four touchdown passes and Cincinnati rolled to a 52-14 victory over Marshall on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Cincinnati Bearcats
52
Marshall Thundering Herd
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 14 | 14 | 17 | 7 | 52 |
| MRSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 |
Joan C. Edwards Stadium · 32,192 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 1:20 52-14
Michael Kopaygorodsky 1 Yd Run (Sam Crosa Kick)
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Touchdown 10:40 45-14
Willie Johnson 40 Yd Run (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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Touchdown 12:35 45-7
Sheldon Evans 13 Yd Run (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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Touchdown 0:03 45-0
Tavion Thomas 1 Yd Run (Sam Crosa Kick)
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Field Goal 1:39 38-0
Sam Crosa 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:46 35-0
Bruno Labelle 4 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Sam Crosa Kick)
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Touchdown 1:10 28-0
Josiah Deguara 2 Yd Run (Sam Crosa Kick)
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Touchdown 8:45 21-0
Josiah Deguara 13 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Sam Crosa Kick)
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Touchdown 2:53 14-0
Alec Pierce 17 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Sam Crosa Kick)
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Touchdown 12:40 7-0
Rashad Medaris 13 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Sam Crosa Kick)
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MRSH
2 plays, 2 yards, 1:20 · End of Game
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CIN 1:20
7 plays, 52 yards, 3:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:20 52-14
Michael Kopaygorodsky 1 Yd Run (Sam Crosa Kick)
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MRSH 4:43
7 plays, 26 yards, 3:16 · Downs
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CIN 7:59
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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MRSH 10:40
1 play, 40 yards, 0:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:40 45-14
Willie Johnson 40 Yd Run (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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CIN 10:50
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:45 · Fumble
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MRSH 12:35
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:35 45-7
Sheldon Evans 13 Yd Run (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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CIN 0:03
2 plays, 57 yards, 0:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:03 45-0
Tavion Thomas 1 Yd Run (Sam Crosa Kick)
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MRSH 0:34
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:05 · Punt
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CIN 1:39
6 plays, 50 yards, 2:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:39 38-0
Sam Crosa 32 Yd Field Goal
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MRSH 4:34
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:36 · Punt
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CIN 6:10
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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MRSH 7:35
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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CIN 8:46
10 plays, 57 yards, 5:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:46 35-0
Bruno Labelle 4 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Sam Crosa Kick)
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MRSH 13:59
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:01 · Punt
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MRSH
8 plays, 65 yards, 1:10 · End of Half
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CIN 1:10
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:10 28-0
Josiah Deguara 2 Yd Run (Sam Crosa Kick)
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MRSH 5:01
6 plays, 15 yards, 3:44 · Punt
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CIN 8:45
7 plays, 88 yards, 2:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:45 21-0
Josiah Deguara 13 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Sam Crosa Kick)
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MRSH 11:26
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:59 · Punt
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CIN 12:25
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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MRSH 14:00
9 plays, 45 yards, 3:53 · Punt
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CIN 2:53
19 plays, 64 yards, 8:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:53 14-0
Alec Pierce 17 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Sam Crosa Kick)
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MRSH 11:41
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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CIN 12:40
5 plays, 61 yards, 2:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:40 7-0
Rashad Medaris 13 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Sam Crosa Kick)
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Team Stats
CIN
MRSH
29
1st Downs
14
7-14
3rd down efficiency
4-15
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
525
Total Yards
256
295
Passing
131
21/26
Comp/Att
11/30
11.3
Yards per pass
4.4
230
Rushing
125
51
Rushing Attempts
29
4.5
Yards per rush
4.3
9-75
Penalties
7-65
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
37:08
Possession
22:52
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