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Fresno State at Cincinnati

Saturday, September 26, 2009

No. 14 Cincinnati beat Fresno State 28–⁠20. It was their first meeting; after it, Cincinnati led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayFresno State8–⁠5 in 2009
20
Home14Cincinnati12–⁠1 in 2009
28

Final at Nippert Stadium, CincinnatiTV: ESGP, ESPN3Attendance 32,910

At kickoff
69°F, overcast, mist, wind 3 mph from the northWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Cina Municipal Apt/Lukn Fd Airport (KLUK), 9 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Fresno State3140320
Cincinnati1470728

Standouts

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Player stats

Fresno State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Ryan Colburn16/2715311
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Ryan Mathews38145111
Lonyae Miller1077033
Robbie Rouse550029
Ryan Colburn418014
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jamel Hamler457122
Ryan Mathews232020
Isaac Kinter42709
Seyi Ajirotutu216010

Cincinnati

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Tony Pike18/2630030
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Isaiah Pead427115
Tony Pike415013
Jacob Ramsey41409
Travis Kelce2603
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Mardy Gilyard9177256
D.J. Woods453024
Ben Guidugli133133
Jacob Ramsey220018
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Craig Carey1210

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Fresno StateCincinnati
443Total yards357
153Passing yards307
290Rushing yards57
5.7Yards per pass11.5
5.1Yards per rush3.6
25First downs15
12–⁠20Third downs4–⁠7
2–⁠4Fourth downs0–⁠0
1Turnovers0
5–⁠45Penalties2–⁠9
26:03Possession09:01

Efficiency

Fresno StateCincinnati
47%Success rate58%
0.15EPA per play0.26
0.87Explosiveness1.02
0.10Rushing EPA−0.05
0.23Passing EPA0.45
44%Passing-down success33%
−0.11First-down EPA0.35
0.12Second-down EPA−0.01
0.82Third-down EPA0.48

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Cincinnati 80% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Cincinnati end zoneFresno State end zoneQ1 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ1 Fresno StateField goal, 11 playsQ1 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ1 Fresno StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 CincinnatiPunt, 3 playsQ1 Fresno StateTouchdown run, 5 playsQ2 CincinnatiTouchdown run, 9 playsQ2 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 15 playsQ2 CincinnatiTurnover on downs, 1 playQ3 Fresno StatePunt, 11 playsQ3 CincinnatiPunt, 4 playsQ3 Fresno StateInterception, 14 playsQ4 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ4 Fresno StateField goal, 10 playsQ4 CincinnatiPunt, 6 playsQ4 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ4 CincinnatiEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Cincinnati drives left to right, Fresno State right to left.
  1. Q1 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 30 yards
  2. Q1 Fresno StateField goal, 11 plays, 43 yards
  3. Q1 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 24 yards
  4. Q1 Fresno StatePunt, 3 plays, 25 yards
  5. Q1 CincinnatiPunt, 3 plays, 45 yards
  6. Q1 Fresno StateTouchdown run, 5 plays, 38 yards
  7. Q2 CincinnatiTouchdown run, 9 plays, 30 yards
  8. Q2 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 15 plays, 33 yards
  9. Q2 CincinnatiTurnover on downs, 1 play, 0 yards
  10. Q3 Fresno StatePunt, 11 plays, 24 yards
  11. Q3 CincinnatiPunt, 4 plays, 81 yards
  12. Q3 Fresno StateInterception, 14 plays, 44 yards
  13. Q4 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 24 yards
  14. Q4 Fresno StateField goal, 10 plays, 62 yards
  15. Q4 CincinnatiPunt, 6 plays, 38 yards
  16. Q4 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 79 yards
  17. Q4 CincinnatiEnd of game, 1 play, −1 yard

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Cincinnati 14, Fresno State 3
Cincinnati Touchdown pass, 7 plays
14:401st & 10 at own 23Tony Pike pass complete to D.J. Woods for 11 yards to the Cincy 34 for a 1ST down.
14:181st & 10 at own 34Tony Pike rush for 9 yards to the Cincy 43.
13:562nd & 1 at own 43Tony Pike pass incomplete.
13:463rd & 1 at own 43Tony Pike rush for 13 yards to the FrsSt 44 for a 1ST down.
13:351st & 10 at opp 44Jacob Ramsey rush for 9 yards to the FrsSt 35.
12:592nd & 1 at opp 35Jacob Ramsey rush for 3 yards to the FrsSt 32 for a 1ST down.
12:481st & 10 at opp 32Tony Pike pass complete to Ben Guidugli for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 6, Fresno State 0
12:48Jake Rogers extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 7, Fresno State 0
12:48Jake Rogers kickoff for 59 yards returned by A.J. Jefferson for 15 yards to the FrsSt 26.
Fresno State Field goal, 11 plays
12:301st & 10 at own 26Ryan Mathews rush for 6 yards to the FrsSt 32.
11:572nd & 4 at own 32Ryan Mathews rush for 10 yards to the FrsSt 42 for a 1ST down.
11:181st & 10 at own 42Robbie Rouse rush for no gain to the FrsSt 42.
10:312nd & 10 at own 42Ryan Colburn pass complete to Jamel Hamler for 22 yards to the Cincy 36 for a 1ST down.
10:181st & 10 at opp 36Ryan Colburn pass incomplete to Lonyae Miller.
10:082nd & 10 at opp 36Ryan Mathews rush for 2 yards to the Cincy 34.
9:303rd & 8 at opp 34Ryan Colburn pass complete to Ryan Mathews for 12 yards to the Cincy 22 for a 1ST down.
8:511st & 10 at opp 22Ryan Colburn rush for 4 yards to the Cincy 18.
8:152nd & 6 at opp 18Ryan Mathews rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Cincy 19.
8:003rd & 7 at opp 19Ryan Colburn pass incomplete to Darren Newborn, broken up by J.K. Schaffer.
7:474th & 7 at opp 19Kevin Goessling 36 yard field goal GOOD.Cincinnati 7, Fresno State 3
7:47Andrew Shapiro kickoff for 66 yards returned by Marshwan Gilyard for 25 yards to the Cincy 29.
Cincinnati Touchdown pass, 5 plays
7:301st & 10 at own 29Tony Pike pass complete to Armon Binns for 9 yards to the Cincy 38.
6:452nd & 1 at own 38Tony Pike pass complete to Marshwan Gilyard for 56 yards to the FrsSt 6 for a 1ST down.
6:251st & goal at opp 6Tony Pike rush for no gain to the FrsSt 6.
6:052nd & goal at opp 6Tony Pike pass incomplete to Armon Binns.
6:053rd & 0 at opp 6CINCINNATI penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
5:583rd & goal at opp 11Tony Pike pass complete to Marshwan Gilyard for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 13, Fresno State 3
5:58Jake Rogers extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 14, Fresno State 3
5:58Jake Rogers kickoff for 58 yards returned by A.J. Jefferson for 33 yards to the FrsSt 45.
Fresno State Punt, 3 plays
5:361st & 10 at own 45Ryan Mathews rush for 4 yards to the FrsSt 49.
5:092nd & 6 at own 49Ryan Mathews rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 48.
4:303rd & 3 at opp 48Ryan Mathews rush for 1 yard to the Cincy 47.
4:064th & 2 at opp 47Robert Malone punt for 47 yards for a touchback.
Cincinnati Punt, 3 plays
3:551st & 10 at own 20Jacob Ramsey rush for 8 yards to the Cincy 28.
3:302nd & 2 at own 28Jacob Ramsey rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Cincy 23.
2:403rd & 7 at own 23Tony Pike pass complete to Jacob Ramsey for 2 yards to the Cincy 25.
2:274th & 5 at own 25Jake Rogers punt for 55 yards, returned by Chastin West for a loss of 5 yards to the FrsSt 15.
Fresno State Touchdown run, 5 plays
2:191st & 10 at own 15Ryan Mathews rush for 11 yards to the FrsSt 26 for a 1ST down.
1:371st & 10 at own 26Ryan Colburn pass complete to Isaac Kinter for 4 yards to the FrsSt 30.
1:072nd & 6 at own 30Ryan Mathews rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 32.
0:243rd & 4 at own 32Ryan Colburn pass complete to Isaac Kinter for 6 yards to the FrsSt 38 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at own 38Robbie Rouse rush for 29 yards to the Cincy 33 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:501st & 10 at opp 33Ryan Mathews rush for 6 yards to the Cincy 27 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:171st & 10 at opp 27Ryan Colburn pass incomplete to Jamel Hamler, broken up by Marcus Barnett.
Q2 14:172nd & 10 at opp 27Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 14:17.
Q2 13:583rd & 4 at opp 27Ryan Mathews rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 24.
Q2 13:364th & 1 at opp 24Ryan Colburn rush for 1 yard to the Cincy 23 for a 1ST down.
Q2 12:531st & 10 at opp 23Robbie Rouse rush for 15 yards to the Cincy 8, CINCINNATI penalty 4 yard Personal Foul on Drew Frey accepted for a 1ST down.
Q2 12:321st & goal at opp 4Ryan Mathews rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 1.
Q2 11:482nd & goal at opp 1Ryan Mathews rush over left guard for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 14, Fresno State 9
Q2 11:48Kevin Goessling extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 14, Fresno State 10
Q2 11:48Andrew Shapiro kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter3 drives, then Cincinnati 21, Fresno State 17
Cincinnati Touchdown run, 9 plays
11:281st & 10 at own 20Tony Pike pass complete to Marshwan Gilyard for 27 yards to the Cincy 47 for a 1ST down.
11:001st & 10 at own 47Isaiah Pead rush for 15 yards to the FrsSt 38 for a 1ST down.
10:521st & 10 at opp 38Tony Pike pass incomplete to Marshwan Gilyard.
10:442nd & 10 at opp 38Tony Pike pass complete to Marshwan Gilyard for 7 yards to the FrsSt 31.
10:173rd & 3 at opp 31Tony Pike pass complete to D.J. Woods for 11 yards to the FrsSt 20 for a 1ST down.
9:351st & 10 at opp 20Tony Pike pass complete to Marshwan Gilyard for 14 yards, fumbled, recovered by Cincy Armon Binns at the FrsSt 5 for a 1ST down.
9:281st & goal at opp 4Tony Pike pass incomplete.
9:082nd & goal at opp 5Isaiah Pead rush for 4 yards to the FrsSt 1.
8:553rd & goal at opp 1Isaiah Pead rush over left tackle for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 20, Fresno State 10
8:55Jake Rogers extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 21, Fresno State 10
8:55Jake Rogers kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Fresno State Touchdown pass, 15 plays
8:401st & 10 at own 20Lonyae Miller rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 22.
8:202nd & 8 at own 22Lonyae Miller rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 24.
7:303rd & 6 at own 24Ryan Colburn pass complete to Seyi Ajirotutu for 10 yards to the FrsSt 34 for a 1ST down.
6:431st & 10 at own 34Ryan Mathews rush for 9 yards to the FrsSt 43.
6:272nd & 1 at own 43Ryan Mathews rush for 6 yards to the FrsSt 49 for a 1ST down.
5:281st & 10 at own 49Robbie Rouse rush for 1 yard to the 50 yard line.
5:192nd & 9 at the 50Ryan Colburn pass incomplete.
4:433rd & 9 at the 50Ryan Colburn pass complete to Ryan Mathews for 20 yards to the Cincy 30 for a 1ST down.
4:301st & 10 at opp 30Ryan Mathews rush for 4 yards to the Cincy 26.
3:452nd & 6 at opp 26Lonyae Miller rush for 4 yards to the Cincy 22.
2:453rd & 2 at opp 22Ryan Mathews rush for 1 yard to the Cincy 21.
2:354th & 1 at opp 21Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 2:35.
2:154th & 1 at opp 21Ryan Mathews rush for 1 yard to the Cincy 20 for a 1ST down.
2:081st & 10 at opp 20Ryan Colburn pass incomplete to Chastin West, broken up by Drew Frey.
2:012nd & 10 at opp 20Ryan Mathews rush for 8 yards to the Cincy 12.
1:353rd & 2 at opp 12Ryan Mathews rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 9 for a 1ST down.
0:351st & 0 at opp 9FRESNO ST penalty 10 yard Holding accepted, no play.
0:171st & 0 at opp 19Ryan Colburn pass complete to Lonyae Miller for a loss of 2 yards to the Cincy 21.
0:072nd & 0 at opp 21Ryan Colburn pass complete to Jamel Hamler for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 21, Fresno State 16
0:07Kevin Goessling extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 21, Fresno State 17
0:07Andrew Shapiro kickoff for 40 yards returned by Ricardo Thompson for no gain to the Cincy 30.
Cincinnati Turnover on downs, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 30Team rush for no gain to the Cincy 30.
Q3 15:00Jake Rogers kickoff for 67 yards returned by A.J. Jefferson for 27 yards to the FrsSt 30.
3rd quarter3 drives, then Cincinnati 21, Fresno State 17
Fresno State Punt, 11 plays
14:341st & 10 at own 30Ryan Mathews rush for 5 yards to the FrsSt 35.
14:152nd & 5 at own 35Ryan Mathews rush for 7 yards to the FrsSt 42 for a 1ST down.
13:451st & 10 at own 42Ryan Colburn pass incomplete.
13:252nd & 10 at own 42Ryan Colburn pass complete to Isaac Kinter for 9 yards to the Cincy 49.
13:003rd & 1 at opp 49Ryan Mathews rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 46 for a 1ST down.
13:001st & 10 at opp 46Ryan Mathews rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Cincy 47.
13:002nd & 11 at opp 47Ryan Mathews rush for 5 yards to the Cincy 42.
13:003rd & 6 at opp 42Ryan Colburn pass complete to Seyi Ajirotutu for 6 yards to the Cincy 36 for a 1ST down.
13:001st & 10 at opp 36FRESNO ST penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
11:001st & 20 at opp 46Ryan Colburn pass incomplete to Ryan Mathews.
11:002nd & 20 at opp 46Ryan Colburn pass incomplete to Seyi Ajirotutu.
9:153rd & 20 at opp 46FRESNO ST penalty 15 yard Illegal Block accepted.
9:153rd & 35 at own 39Ryan Mathews rush for 4 yards to the FrsSt 43.
8:284th & 31 at own 43Robert Malone punt for 53 yards, downed at the Cincy 4.
Cincinnati Punt, 4 plays
8:101st & 10 at own 4Tony Pike pass complete to Marshwan Gilyard for 24 yards to the Cincy 28 for a 1ST down.
7:501st & 10 at own 28Tony Pike pass incomplete to D.J. Woods.
7:432nd & 10 at own 28Tony Pike pass incomplete to Armon Binns.
7:373rd & 10 at own 28Tony Pike pass incomplete to Marshwan Gilyard, broken up by A.J. Jefferson.
7:284th & 10 at own 28Jake Rogers punt for 37 yards, returned by Devon Wylie for no gain to the FrsSt 35.
Fresno State Interception, 14 plays
7:281st & 10 at own 35FRESNO ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Bryce Harris accepted.
7:161st & 15 at own 30Ryan Mathews rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 32.
6:142nd & 13 at own 32Robbie Rouse rush for 5 yards to the FrsSt 37.
5:383rd & 8 at own 37Ryan Colburn pass complete to Lonyae Miller for 8 yards to the FrsSt 45 for a 1ST down.
5:061st & 10 at own 45Ryan Mathews rush for 3 yards to the FrsSt 48.
4:492nd & 7 at own 48Ryan Mathews rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 49.
3:413rd & 4 at opp 49Ryan Colburn pass complete to Jamel Hamler for 7 yards to the Cincy 42 for a 1ST down.
3:351st & 10 at opp 42Ryan Colburn rush for 14 yards to the Cincy 28 for a 1ST down.
2:341st & 10 at opp 28Lonyae Miller rush for 8 yards to the Cincy 20.
2:252nd & 2 at opp 20Lonyae Miller rush for 1 yard to the Cincy 19.
1:483rd & 1 at opp 19Ryan Mathews rush for 5 yards to the Cincy 14 for a 1ST down.
1:211st & 10 at opp 14Ryan Mathews rush for 7 yards to the Cincy 7.
0:482nd & 3 at opp 7Ryan Mathews rush for 2 yards to the Cincy 5.
0:003rd & 1 at opp 5Ryan Mathews rush for no gain to the Cincy 5.
Q4 14:544th & 1 at opp 5Ryan Colburn pass intercepted by Craig Carey at the Cincy 10, returned for 19 yards to the Cincy 29.
4th quarter5 drives, then Cincinnati 28, Fresno State 20
Cincinnati Touchdown pass, 6 plays
14:201st & 10 at own 29Tony Pike pass complete to D.J. Woods for 7 yards to the Cincy 36.
14:002nd & 3 at own 36Tony Pike pass complete to Marshwan Gilyard for 10 yards to the Cincy 46 for a 1ST down.
14:001st & 10 at own 46Tony Pike pass incomplete to Marshwan Gilyard.
13:542nd & 10 at own 46Tony Pike pass complete to D.J. Woods for 24 yards to the FrsSt 30, FRESNO ST penalty Pass Interference declined for a 1ST down.
13:331st & 10 at opp 30Isaiah Pead rush for 7 yards to the FrsSt 23.
13:092nd & 3 at opp 23Tony Pike pass complete to Marshwan Gilyard for 23 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 27, Fresno State 17
13:09Jake Rogers extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 28, Fresno State 17
13:09Jake Rogers kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Fresno State Field goal, 10 plays
12:451st & 10 at own 20Ryan Mathews rush for 1 yard to the FrsSt 21.
11:572nd & 9 at own 21Ryan Mathews rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 23.
11:353rd & 7 at own 23Ryan Colburn pass complete to Devon Wylie for 13 yards to the FrsSt 36 for a 1ST down.
10:481st & 10 at own 36Ryan Mathews rush for 4 yards to the FrsSt 40.
10:352nd & 6 at own 40Lonyae Miller rush for 5 yards to the FrsSt 45.
9:453rd & 1 at own 45Lonyae Miller rush for 19 yards to the Cincy 36 for a 1ST down.
9:001st & 10 at opp 36Lonyae Miller rush for 2 yards to the Cincy 34.
8:452nd & 8 at opp 34Ryan Colburn pass complete to Vince Pascoe for 2 yards to the Cincy 32.
8:253rd & 6 at opp 32Ryan Colburn pass incomplete.
8:094th & 6 at opp 32Kevin Goessling 49 yard field goal GOOD.Cincinnati 28, Fresno State 20
8:09Andrew Shapiro kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Cincinnati Punt, 6 plays
7:551st & 10 at own 20Tony Pike pass complete to Jacob Ramsey for 18 yards to the Cincy 38 for a 1ST down.
7:201st & 10 at own 38Tony Pike pass complete to Armon Binns for 8 yards to the Cincy 46.
6:252nd & 2 at own 46Travis Kelce rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 49 for a 1ST down.
5:371st & 10 at own 49Travis Kelce rush for 3 yards to the FrsSt 48.
5:002nd & 7 at opp 48Tony Pike rush for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled, forced by Chris Carter, recovered by Cincy Tony Pike at the Cincy 45.
4:253rd & 14 at own 45Tony Pike pass complete to Marshwan Gilyard for 4 yards to the Cincy 49.
4:064th & 10 at own 49Timeout CINCINNATI, clock 4:06.
3:554th & 10 at own 49Jake Rogers punt for 42 yards, returned by Devon Wylie for a loss of 1 yard to the FrsSt 8.
Fresno State Turnover on downs, 7 plays
3:351st & 10 at own 8Ryan Mathews rush for 5 yards to the FrsSt 13.
3:002nd & 5 at own 13Ryan Colburn pass complete to Isaac Kinter for 8 yards to the FrsSt 21 for a 1ST down.
2:211st & 10 at own 21Ryan Mathews rush for 6 yards to the FrsSt 27.
1:522nd & 4 at own 27Lonyae Miller rush for 33 yards to the Cincy 40 for a 1ST down.
1:381st & 10 at opp 40Lonyae Miller rush for 1 yard to the Cincy 39.
1:382nd & 9 at opp 39Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 1:38.
1:212nd & 9 at opp 39Ryan Colburn sacked by Walter Stewart and Demetrius Jones for a loss of 1 yard to the Cincy 40.
0:453rd & 10 at opp 40Ryan Colburn pass complete to Jamel Hamler for 7 yards to the Cincy 33.
0:454th & 2 at opp 32Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 0:45.
0:454th & 2 at opp 33FRESNO ST penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
0:394th & 7 at opp 37Ryan Colburn pass incomplete to Chastin West, broken up by Aaron Webster.
Cincinnati End of game, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 37Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Cincy 36.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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Tied 1–⁠1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

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2010Fresno State 28, Cincinnati 14
2009Cincinnati 28, Fresno State 20

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