Final at Nippert Stadium, CincinnatiTV: ESPN3Attendance 26,317
At kickoff
70°F, mostly cloudy, wind 10 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Cina Municipal Apt/Lukn Fd Airport (KLUK), 9 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff
Scoring by quarter
Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Final
Fordham
3
3
8
3
17
Cincinnati
14
0
21
14
49
Standouts
No. 4PassingMunchie Legaux15 of 24, 262 yards, 2 TDCincinnati
From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.
Team stats
Fordham
Cincinnati
304
Total yards
472
262
Passing yards
262
42
Rushing yards
210
6.2
Yards per pass
10.9
1.4
Yards per rush
6.4
18
First downs
19
6–17
Third downs
7–11
2–2
Fourth downs
0–0
1
Turnovers
0
3–38
Penalties
5–55
36:06
Possession
23:42
Efficiency
Fordham
Cincinnati
40%
Success rate
45%
0.12
EPA per play
0.28
1.13
Explosiveness
1.23
−0.06
Rushing EPA
0.22
0.18
Passing EPA
0.36
40%
Passing-down success
43%
−0.28
First-down EPA
−0.08
0.04
Second-down EPA
0.16
0.58
Third-down EPA
1.36
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 91% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
Every drive
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Cincinnati drives left to right, Fordham right to left.
Q1 FordhamFumble return TD, 12 plays (Cincinnati scores), 34 yards
Q1 FordhamField goal, 10 plays, 53 yards
Q1 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 75 yards
Q1 FordhamPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
Q1 CincinnatiPunt, 4 plays, −8 yards
Q1 FordhamMissed FG, 10 plays, 65 yards
Q2 CincinnatiMissed FG, 10 plays, 48 yards
Q2 FordhamPunt, 6 plays, 69 yards
Q2 CincinnatiPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
Q2 FordhamField goal, 4 plays, 26 yards
Q2 CincinnatiEnd of half, 3 plays, −2 yards
Q3 CincinnatiTouchdown run, 9 plays, 79 yards
Q3 FordhamPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
Q3 CincinnatiTouchdown run, 5 plays, 81 yards
Q3 FordhamPunt, 3 plays, −11 yards
Q3 CincinnatiTouchdown run, 5 plays, 26 yards
Q3 FordhamTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 68 yards
Q3 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 80 yards
Q4 FordhamField goal, 13 plays, 46 yards
Q4 CincinnatiTouchdown run, 8 plays, 75 yards
Q4 FordhamEnd of game, 3 plays, 9 yards
Play by play
1st quarter6 drives, then Cincinnati 14, Fordham 3
Fordham Fumble return TD, 12 plays (Cincinnati scores)
14:45
1st & 10 at own 33
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Carlton Koonce for 6 yards to the Fordh 39.
14:10
2nd & 4 at own 39
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Nick Talbert for 6 yards to the Fordh 45 for a 1ST down.
13:44
1st & 10 at own 45
Ryan Higgins pass incomplete to Blake Wayne.
13:40
2nd & 10 at own 45
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Brian Wetzel for 10 yards to the Cincy 45 for a 1ST down.
13:10
1st & 10 at opp 45
Carlton Koonce rush for 9 yards to the Cincy 36.
12:29
2nd & 1 at opp 36
Ryan Higgins pass incomplete to Blake Wayne.
12:24
3rd & 1 at opp 36
Carlton Koonce rush for 8 yards to the Cincy 28 for a 1ST down.
12:09
1st & 10 at opp 28
Carlton Koonce rush for 1 yard to the Cincy 27.
11:38
2nd & 9 at opp 27
Timeout FORDHAM, clock 11:38.
11:25
2nd & 9 at opp 27
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Dan Light for 8 yards to the Cincy 19.
10:51
3rd & 1 at opp 19
Carlton Koonce rush for no gain to the Cincy 19.
10:27
4th & 1 at opp 19
Carlton Koonce rush for 2 yards to the Cincy 17 for a 1ST down.
9:47
1st & 10 at opp 17
Ryan Higgins sacked by Dan Giordano, fumbled, forced by Dan Giordano, recovered by Cincy Deven Drane at the Cincy 24, Deven Drane for 76 yards, to the Fordh 0 for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 6, Fordham 0
9:47
Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 7, Fordham 0
9:47
Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Fordham Field goal, 10 plays
9:36
1st & 10 at own 25
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Carlton Koonce for 5 yards to the Fordh 30.
9:03
2nd & 5 at own 30
Carlton Koonce rush for no gain to the Fordh 30.
8:05
3rd & 5 at own 30
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Dan Light for 14 yards to the Fordh 44 for a 1ST down.
7:50
1st & 10 at own 44
Carlton Koonce rush for 5 yards to the Fordh 49.
7:10
2nd & 5 at own 49
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Greg Wilson for 10 yards to the Cincy 41 for a 1ST down.
6:32
1st & 10 at opp 41
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Greg Wilson for 13 yards to the Cincy 28 for a 1ST down.
6:05
1st & 10 at opp 28
Carlton Koonce rush for no gain to the Cincy 28.
5:28
2nd & 10 at opp 28
Ryan Higgins pass incomplete.
5:18
3rd & 10 at opp 28
Carlton Koonce rush for no gain to the Cincy 28.
4:42
4th & 10 at opp 28
Patrick Murray 46 yard field goal GOOD.Cincinnati 7, Fordham 3
4:42
Patrick Murray kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Cincinnati Touchdown pass, 2 plays
4:32
1st & 10 at own 25
George Winn rush for 2 yards to the Cincy 27.
4:00
2nd & 8 at own 27
CINCINNATI penalty 5 yard Substitution Infraction on Demetrius Richardson accepted.
3:39
2nd & 13 at own 22
Munchie Legaux pass complete to Travis Kelce for 78 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 13, Fordham 3
3:39
Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 14, Fordham 3
3:39
Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Fordham Punt, 3 plays
3:32
1st & 10 at own 25
Ryan Higgins pass incomplete.
3:23
2nd & 10 at own 25
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Brian Wetzel for a loss of 1 yard to the Fordh 24.
2:40
3rd & 11 at own 24
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Brian Wetzel for 3 yards to the Fordh 27.
2:00
4th & 8 at own 27
Patrick Murray punt for 44 yards, downed at the Cincy 29.
Cincinnati Punt, 4 plays
1:43
1st & 10 at own 29
Munchie Legaux pass complete to Danny Milligan for 10 yards to the Cincy 24, CINCINNATI penalty 15 yard Illegal Block on Kenbrell Thompkins accepted.
1:14
1st & 15 at own 24
Munchie Legaux pass complete to Kenbrell Thompkins for 5 yards to the Cincy 29.
0:48
2nd & 10 at own 29
Munchie Legaux pass complete to Ralph Abernathy for 5 yards to the Cincy 34.
0:25
3rd & 5 at own 34
Ralph Abernathy rush for 2 yards to the Cincy 21, CINCINNATI penalty 15 yard Personal Foul accepted.
0:14
3rd & 18 at own 21
Pat O’Donnell punt for 63 yards, downed at the Fordh 16.
Fordham Missed FG, 10 plays
0:00
1st & 10 at own 16
Carlton Koonce rush for 2 yards to the Fordh 18.
Q2 14:45
2nd & 8 at own 18
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Brian Wetzel for 26 yards to the Fordh 44 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:14
1st & 10 at own 44
Ryan Higgins pass incomplete to Greg Wilson.
Q2 14:01
2nd & 10 at own 44
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Carlton Koonce for a loss of 2 yards to the Fordh 42.
Q2 13:37
3rd & 12 at own 42
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Carlton Koonce for 13 yards to the Cincy 45 for a 1ST down.
Q2 12:58
1st & 10 at opp 45
Carlton Koonce rush for 5 yards to the Cincy 40.
Q2 12:20
2nd & 5 at opp 40
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Brian Wetzel for 11 yards to the Cincy 29 for a 1ST down.
Q2 11:46
1st & 10 at opp 29
Carlton Koonce rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 26.
Q2 11:00
2nd & 7 at opp 26
Ryan Higgins sacked by Team for a loss of 9 yards, fumbled, recovered by Fordh Ryan Higgins at the Cincy 43.
Q2 10:19
3rd & 24 at opp 43
Carlton Koonce rush for 12 yards to the Cincy 31.
Q2 9:46
4th & 12 at opp 31
Patrick Murray 48 yard field goal MISSED.
2nd quarter5 drives, then Cincinnati 14, Fordham 6
Cincinnati Missed FG, 10 plays
9:39
1st & 10 at own 31
George Winn rush for 11 yards to the Cincy 42 for a 1ST down.
9:10
1st & 10 at own 42
George Winn rush for 4 yards to the Cincy 46.
8:40
2nd & 6 at own 46
George Winn rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 49.
8:18
3rd & 3 at own 49
George Winn rush for 4 yards to the Fordh 47 for a 1ST down.
7:50
1st & 10 at opp 47
George Winn rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Fordh 48.
7:21
2nd & 11 at opp 48
Ralph Abernathy rush for 4 yards to the Fordh 44.
6:44
3rd & 7 at opp 44
Munchie Legaux pass complete to Alex Chisum for 20 yards to the Fordh 24 for a 1ST down.
6:24
1st & 10 at opp 24
CINCINNATI penalty 5 yard False Start on Austen Bujnoch accepted.
6:14
1st & 15 at opp 29
Munchie Legaux pass incomplete to Demetrius Richardson.
6:09
2nd & 15 at opp 29
Munchie Legaux pass incomplete to Danny Milligan.
6:04
3rd & 15 at opp 29
Munchie Legaux pass incomplete to Kenbrell Thompkins.
5:59
4th & 15 at opp 29
Tony Miliano 47 yard field goal MISSED.
Fordham Punt, 6 plays
5:54
1st & 10 at own 29
Ryan Higgins pass incomplete.
5:49
2nd & 10 at own 29
FORDHAM penalty 13 yard Pass Interference on Brian Wetzel accepted.
5:24
2nd & 23 at own 16
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Carlton Koonce for 4 yards to the Fordh 20.
4:43
3rd & 19 at own 20
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Brian Wetzel for 30 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
4:00
1st & 10 at the 50
Carlton Koonce rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 47.
3:30
2nd & 7 at opp 47
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Dan Light for 4 yards to the Cincy 43.
2:25
3rd & 3 at opp 43
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Carlton Koonce for a loss of 5 yards to the Cincy 48.
2:10
4th & 8 at opp 48
Patrick Murray punt for 46 yards, downed at the Cincy 2.
Cincinnati Punt, 3 plays
2:03
1st & 10 at own 2
Munchie Legaux pass incomplete to Alex Chisum.
1:55
2nd & 10 at own 2
George Winn rush for 1 yard to the Cincy 3.
1:55
3rd & 9 at own 3
Timeout FORDHAM, clock 1:55.
1:51
3rd & 9 at own 3
Munchie Legaux pass incomplete to Damon Julian.
1:44
4th & 10 at own 3
Pat O’Donnell punt for 35 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Cincy 38.
Fordham Field goal, 4 plays
1:30
1st & 10 at opp 38
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Carlton Koonce for a loss of 5 yards to the Cincy 43.
1:00
2nd & 15 at opp 43
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Dan Light for 5 yards to the Cincy 38.
0:48
3rd & 10 at opp 38
Ryan Higgins pass incomplete to Nick Talbert.
0:48
4th & 10 at opp 38
Timeout FORDHAM, clock 0:48.
0:43
4th & 10 at opp 38
Patrick Murray 55 yard field goal GOOD.Cincinnati 14, Fordham 6
0:43
Patrick Murray kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Cincinnati End of half, 3 plays
0:39
1st & 10 at own 25
Munchie Legaux pass incomplete to Kenbrell Thompkins.
0:31
2nd & 10 at own 25
Munchie Legaux pass incomplete to Kenbrell Thompkins.
0:00
3rd & 10 at own 25
Munchie Legaux rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by Cincy Munchie Legaux at the Cincy 23.
Q3 15:00
Patrick Murray kickoff for 65 yards returned by Ralph Abernathy for 21 yards to the Cincy 21.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Cincinnati 35, Fordham 14
Cincinnati Touchdown run, 9 plays
14:44
1st & 10 at own 21
Munchie Legaux pass complete to Kenbrell Thompkins for 9 yards to the Cincy 30.
14:11
2nd & 1 at own 30
Munchie Legaux pass complete to Kenbrell Thompkins for 13 yards to the Cincy 43 for a 1ST down.
13:45
1st & 10 at own 43
Munchie Legaux pass complete to Ralph Abernathy for a loss of 1 yard to the Cincy 42.
13:20
2nd & 11 at own 42
Munchie Legaux pass complete to Travis Kelce for 11 yards to the Fordh 47 for a 1ST down.
12:48
1st & 10 at opp 47
Ralph Abernathy rush for 2 yards to the Fordh 45.
12:00
2nd & 8 at opp 45
Munchie Legaux pass complete to Chris Moore for 11 yards to the Fordh 34 for a 1ST down.
11:30
1st & 10 at opp 34
George Winn rush for 5 yards to the Fordh 29.
11:15
2nd & 5 at opp 29
George Winn rush for 21 yards to the Fordh 8 for a 1ST down.
10:55
1st & goal at opp 8
Munchie Legaux rush for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 20, Fordham 6
10:55
Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 21, Fordham 6
10:55
Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 63 yards returned by Brian Wetzel for 26 yards to the Fordh 28.
Fordham Punt, 3 plays
10:39
1st & 10 at own 28
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Dan Light for 8 yards to the Fordh 36.
10:18
2nd & 2 at own 36
Carlton Koonce rush for no gain to the Fordh 36.
9:40
3rd & 2 at own 36
Ryan Higgins pass incomplete to Greg Wilson.
9:31
4th & 2 at own 36
Patrick Murray punt for 45 yards, fair catch by Danny Milligan at the Cincy 19.
Cincinnati Touchdown run, 5 plays
9:22
1st & 10 at own 19
Ralph Abernathy rush for 7 yards to the Cincy 26.
8:45
2nd & 3 at own 26
FORDHAM penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on William DeLuca accepted.
8:38
1st & 10 at own 41
Munchie Legaux pass incomplete to Danny Milligan.
8:32
2nd & 10 at own 41
Munchie Legaux pass incomplete to Damon Julian.
8:00
3rd & 10 at own 41
Munchie Legaux pass complete to Damon Julian for 23 yards, fumbled, recovered by Cincy Damon Julian at the Fordh 36 for a 1ST down.
7:53
1st & 10 at opp 36
Ralph Abernathy rush for 36 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 27, Fordham 6
7:53
Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 28, Fordham 6
7:53
Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Fordham Punt, 3 plays
7:40
1st & 10 at own 25
Ryan Higgins sacked by Walter Stewart for a loss of 18 yards, fumbled, forced by Walter Stewart, recovered by Fordh John Hohlt at the Fordh 5.
6:50
2nd & 30 at own 5
Carlton Koonce rush for 9 yards to the Fordh 14.
6:24
3rd & 21 at own 14
Ryan Higgins pass incomplete to Brian Wetzel.
6:06
4th & 21 at own 14
Patrick Murray punt for 54 yards, returned by Danny Milligan for 42 yards to the Fordh 26.
Cincinnati Touchdown run, 5 plays
6:00
1st & 10 at opp 26
Munchie Legaux pass complete to Ralph Abernathy for 12 yards to the Fordh 14 for a 1ST down.
5:30
1st & 10 at opp 14
Jameel Poteat rush for no gain to the Fordh 14.
5:01
2nd & 10 at opp 14
George Winn rush for 12 yards to the Fordh 2 for a 1ST down.
4:20
1st & goal at opp 2
Jordan Luallen rush for 1 yard to the Fordh 1.
4:04
2nd & goal at opp 1
Jordan Luallen rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 34, Fordham 6
4:04
Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 35, Fordham 6
4:04
Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 62 yards returned by Sam Ajala for 29 yards to the Fordh 32.
Fordham Touchdown pass, 6 plays
3:37
1st & 10 at own 32
Ryan Higgins rush for 4 yards, lateral to Nick Talbert for 1 yard, to the Fordh 37.
3:35
2nd & 5 at own 37
Ryan Higgins pass incomplete to Nick Talbert.
3:18
3rd & 5 at own 37
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Brian Wetzel for 21 yards to the Cincy 42 for a 1ST down.
3:01
1st & 10 at opp 42
FORDHAM penalty 10 yard Holding on Steven Tapia accepted.
3:01
1st & 20 at own 48
CINCINNATI penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Trenier Orr accepted.
2:26
1st & 10 at opp 37
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Nick Talbert for 23 yards to the Cincy 14 for a 1ST down.
1:58
1st & 10 at opp 14
Carlton Koonce rush for 2 yards to the Cincy 12.
1:28
2nd & 8 at opp 12
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Brian Wetzel for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 35, Fordham 12
1:28
Two-point conversion attempt, Ryan Higgins pass to Mason Halter GOOD.Cincinnati 35, Fordham 14
1:28
Patrick Murray kickoff for 65 yards returned by Ralph Abernathy for 20 yards to the Cincy 20.
Cincinnati Touchdown pass, 8 plays
1:15
1st & 10 at own 20
Munchie Legaux sacked by Nick Womack and John LaSure for a loss of 7 yards to the Cincy 13.
0:20
2nd & 17 at own 13
Munchie Legaux pass complete to Travis Kelce for 12 yards to the Cincy 25.
0:00
3rd & 5 at own 25
Munchie Legaux pass complete to Alex Chisum for 25 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:50
1st & 10 at the 50
George Winn rush for 8 yards to the Fordh 42.
Q4 14:31
2nd & 2 at opp 42
George Winn rush for 7 yards to the Fordh 35 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:53
1st & 10 at opp 35
Munchie Legaux rush for 8 yards to the Fordh 27.
Q4 13:25
2nd & 2 at opp 27
George Winn rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Fordh 29.
Q4 12:48
3rd & 4 at opp 29
Munchie Legaux pass complete to Danny Milligan for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 41, Fordham 14
Q4 12:48
Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 42, Fordham 14
Q4 12:48
Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
4th quarter3 drives, then Cincinnati 49, Fordham 17
Fordham Field goal, 13 plays
12:31
1st & 10 at own 25
Carlton Koonce rush for 1 yard to the Fordh 26.
11:40
2nd & 9 at own 26
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Nick Talbert for 8 yards to the Fordh 34.
11:39
3rd & 1 at own 34
Carlton Koonce rush for 8 yards to the Fordh 42 for a 1ST down.
11:05
1st & 10 at own 42
Carlton Koonce rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Fordh 40.
10:30
2nd & 12 at own 40
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Dan Light for 5 yards to the Fordh 45.
9:46
3rd & 7 at own 45
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Dan Light for 6 yards to the Cincy 49.
9:20
4th & 1 at opp 49
Carlton Koonce rush for 6 yards to the Cincy 43 for a 1ST down.
8:30
1st & 10 at opp 43
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Dan Light for 3 yards to the Cincy 40.
7:49
2nd & 7 at opp 40
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Greg Wilson for 12 yards to the Cincy 28 for a 1ST down.
7:29
1st & 10 at opp 28
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Brian Wetzel for 9 yards to the Cincy 19.
7:02
2nd & 1 at opp 19
Carlton Koonce rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Cincy 21.
6:44
3rd & 3 at opp 21
Ryan Higgins pass incomplete to Nick Talbert.
6:40
4th & 3 at opp 21
Patrick Murray 38 yard field goal GOOD.Cincinnati 42, Fordham 17
6:40
Patrick Murray kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Cincinnati Touchdown run, 8 plays
6:29
1st & 10 at own 25
Jameel Poteat rush for 2 yards to the Cincy 27.
5:50
2nd & 8 at own 27
Jameel Poteat rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 30.
5:02
3rd & 5 at own 30
Jameel Poteat rush for 13 yards to the Cincy 43 for a 1ST down.
4:30
1st & 10 at own 43
Brendon Kay rush for 28 yards to the Fordh 29 for a 1ST down.
3:38
1st & 10 at opp 29
Tion Green rush for 2 yards to the Fordh 27.
3:10
2nd & 8 at opp 27
Tion Green rush for 3 yards to the Fordh 24.
2:31
3rd & 5 at opp 24
Tion Green rush for 23 yards to the Fordh 1 for a 1ST down.
1:56
1st & goal at opp 1
Brendon Kay rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 48, Fordham 17
1:56
1st & 0 at opp 3
Timeout CINCINNATI, clock 1:56.
1:56
Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 49, Fordham 17
1:56
Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Fordham End of game, 3 plays
1:56
1st & 10 at own 25
Andrew Erenberg rush for 1 yard to the Fordh 26.
1:00
2nd & 9 at own 26
Andrew Erenberg rush for 4 yards to the Fordh 30.
0:00
3rd & 5 at own 30
Andrew Erenberg rush for 4 yards to the Fordh 34.
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.
Fordham
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