Cincinnati Bearcats at Miami (OH) RedHawks
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Bearcats grind out 27-16 victory over Miami (Ohio) in 128th Battle for the Victory Bell
The Bearcats took advantage of a fumbled snap on a punt attempt by Miami early in the second quarter, scored on a 3-yard touchdown on the next play to take a 10-3 lead, and they never relinquished the lead the rest of the game.
After rushing for just 43 yards in the first half, the Bearcats finished with 215 rushing yards. Running back Evan Pryor broke the game open with a 65-yard rushing touchdown early in the fourth quarter that gave the Bearcats a 24-10 lead. It was Pryor's second rushing touchdown of longer than 60 yards this season. Later in the fourth, running back Corey Kiner had a critical 40-yard run on a third-and-one that led to a 50-yard field goal and a 27-16 Bearcats lead, sealing the victory.
Miami quarterback Brett Gabbert valiantly kept the RedHawks in the game, throwing for 339 yards and two touchdowns. But the lack of a running game played a big role in the RedHawks not being able to climb back from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Gabbert's seven-yard touchdown to wide receiver Cade McDonald cut the deficit to 24-16, but that is as close as Miami would get.
Cincinnati claimed its seventh straight win in the Battle for the Victory Bell at Yager Stadium, while also reclaiming the overall series lead at 61-60-7. Miami won in overtime last year.
Miami: Quarterback Brett Gabbert kept the RedHawks in the game, but the lack of a running game for the second straight game could not keep the Victory Bell in Oxford.
Miami: At No. 18 Notre Dame next Saturday.
How To Watch
How can I watch Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks?
- TV Channel: Bearcats at RedHawks 2021 College Football, week 3, is broadcasted on ESPNU.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 3:27 | Nathan Hawks 55 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 14:13 | Dom Dzioban 30 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 10:37 | Joe Royer 3 Yd pass from Brendan Sorsby (Nathan Hawks Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:38 | Corey Kiner 1 Yd Run (Nathan Hawks Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:32 | Reggie Virgil 58 Yd pass from Brett Gabbert (Dom Dzioban Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 13:01 | Evan Pryor 65 Yd Run (Nathan Hawks Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 7:57 | Cade McDonald 7 Yd pass from Brett Gabbert (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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FG | 4th Period 0:59 | Nathan Hawks 50 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 CIN |
 M-OH |
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|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1st Downs | 15 |
| 7-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-13 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-2 |
| 401 | Total Yards | 380 |
| 186 | Passing | 356 |
| 21/34 | Comp/Att | 25/39 |
| 5.5 | Yards per pass | 9.1 |
| 215 | Rushing | 24 |
| 34 | Rushing Attempts | 21 |
| 6.3 | Yards per rush | 1.1 |
| 5-35 | Penalties | 2-10 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 31:29 | Possession | 28:31 |
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