No. 13 Cincinnati rolls past Austin Peay 55-20 in opener
Gerrid Doaks scored four touchdowns, including a career-high three rushing TDs, and No. 13 Cincinnati beat Austin Peay 55-20 on Saturday in the Bearcats' season opener.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Austin Peay Governors
20
Cincinnati Bearcats
55
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APSU | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 20 |
| CIN | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 55 |
Nippert Stadium
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels | W 55-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ North Alabama Lions | W 27-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ West Georgia Wolves | W 24-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Tarleton State Texans | L 32-40 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs New Haven Chargers | W 42-17 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:54 20-55
CJ Evans Jr. 64 Yd Run (Grant Paulette Kick)
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Touchdown 7:59 13-55
Josh Whyle 8 Yd pass from Ben Bryant (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 9:16 13-48
CJ Evans Jr. 1 Yd Run (Grant Paulette Kick)
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Touchdown 13:39 6-48
Ben Bryant 40 Yd Run (Cole Smith PAT failed)
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Touchdown 1:13 6-42
Jerome Ford 2 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 3:55 6-35
Gerrid Doaks 32 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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Field Goal 9:02 6-28
Grant Paulette 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:39 3-28
Gerrid Doaks 2 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 12:01 3-21
Gerrid Doaks 1 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 0:33 3-14
Gerrid Doaks 1 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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Field Goal 6:21 3-7
Grant Paulette 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:21 0-7
Tre Tucker 29 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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CIN
3 plays, 16 yards, 0:29 · End of Game
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APSU 0:29
6 plays, 20 yards, 0:58 · Downs
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CIN 1:27
8 plays, 51 yards, 4:27 · Fumble
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APSU 5:54
4 plays, 75 yards, 2:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:54 20-55
CJ Evans Jr. 64 Yd Run (Grant Paulette Kick)
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CIN 7:59
6 plays, 66 yards, 1:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:59 13-55
Josh Whyle 8 Yd pass from Ben Bryant (Cole Smith Kick)
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APSU 9:16
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:16 13-48
CJ Evans Jr. 1 Yd Run (Grant Paulette Kick)
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CIN 13:39
4 plays, 67 yards, 1:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:39 6-48
Ben Bryant 40 Yd Run (Cole Smith PAT failed)
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APSU 14:51
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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CIN 1:13
3 plays, 15 yards, 0:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:13 6-42
Jerome Ford 2 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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APSU 1:50
5 plays, 44 yards, 2:01 · Interception
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CIN 3:55
7 plays, 51 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:55 6-35
Gerrid Doaks 32 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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APSU 6:57
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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CIN 8:06
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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APSU 9:02
15 plays, 63 yards, 5:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:02 6-28
Grant Paulette 29 Yd Field Goal
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CIN
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:50 · End of Half
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APSU 0:50
8 plays, 28 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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CIN 3:39
8 plays, 71 yards, 4:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:39 3-28
Gerrid Doaks 2 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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APSU 8:12
7 plays, 6 yards, 3:49 · Punt
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CIN 12:01
5 plays, 55 yards, 2:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:01 3-21
Gerrid Doaks 1 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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APSU 14:05
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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CIN 0:33
13 plays, 81 yards, 5:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:33 3-14
Gerrid Doaks 1 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
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APSU 6:21
14 plays, 62 yards, 6:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:21 3-7
Grant Paulette 30 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 13:21
5 plays, 74 yards, 1:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:21 0-7
Tre Tucker 29 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
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Team Stats
APSU
CIN
18
1st Downs
24
7-19
3rd down efficiency
6-10
4-5
4th down efficiency
2-2
353
Total Yards
525
213
Passing
249
22/39
Comp/Att
17/26
5.5
Yards per pass
9.6
140
Rushing
276
37
Rushing Attempts
41
3.8
Yards per rush
6.7
7-53
Penalties
5-45
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
33:06
Possession
26:54
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