Cincinnati at UConn

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Cincinnati beat UConn 34–⁠17. It was their ninth meeting; after it, Cincinnati led the series 7–⁠2.

AwayCincinnati10–⁠3 in 2012
34
HomeUConn5–⁠7 in 2012
17

Final at Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East HartfordTV: ABC, ESGPAttendance 33,112

At kickoff
31°F, overcast, haze, wind 8 mph from the northWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Hartford-Brainard Airport (KHFD), 4 km from the stadium, 23 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cincinnati7771334
UConn0107017

Standouts

  • PassingBrendon Kay19 of 29, 245 yards, 2 TDCincinnati
  • ReceivingTravis Kelce5 catches, 69 yards, 2 TDCincinnati
  • DefenseDrew Frey1 INTCincinnati

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Player stats

Cincinnati

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Brendon Kay19/2924520
Travis Kelce1/13910
RushingCarYdsTDLong
George Winn227017
Ralph David Abernathy IV2708
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Anthony McClung670026
Travis Kelce569225
George Winn355021
Brendon Kay139139
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Drew Frey1220
Chris Williams1250
Deven Drane1310

UConn

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Chandler Whitmer16/3126411
Johnny McEntee7/167302
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Lyle McCombs2160113
Scott McCummings2406
Nick Williams1303
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Shakim Phillips793019
Ryan Griffin385174
Michael Smith354051
Geremy Davis546013

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

Team stats

CincinnatiUConn
356Total yards373
284Passing yards337
72Rushing yards36
9.5Yards per pass7.2
2.3Yards per rush1.2
18First downs19
5–⁠14Third downs6–⁠17
0–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠2
1Turnovers3
7–⁠56Penalties9–⁠79
30:39Possession29:08

Efficiency

CincinnatiUConn
40%Success rate32%
−0.00EPA per play−0.04
1.01Explosiveness1.07
−0.39Rushing EPA−0.37
0.42Passing EPA0.12
35%Passing-down success37%
−0.10First-down EPA−0.26
0.02Second-down EPA−0.05
0.40Third-down EPA0.43

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 64% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

UConn end zoneCincinnati end zoneQ1 UConnPunt, 3 playsQ1 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ1 UConnPunt, 6 playsQ1 CincinnatiFumble, 7 playsQ1 UConnTurnover on downs, 9 playsQ1 CincinnatiPunt, 3 playsQ1 UConnInterception, 10 playsQ2 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 1 playQ2 UConnPunt, 6 playsQ2 CincinnatiPunt, 3 playsQ2 UConnField goal, 5 playsQ2 CincinnatiPunt, 3 playsQ2 UConnTouchdown pass, 1 playQ2 CincinnatiPunt, 3 playsQ2 UConnPunt, 4 playsQ2 CincinnatiPunt, 4 playsQ2 UConnEnd of half, 1 playQ3 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ3 UConnPunt, 4 playsQ3 CincinnatiPunt, 3 playsQ3 UConnTouchdown run, 15 playsQ3 CincinnatiField goal, 8 playsQ4 UConnInterception, 3 playsQ4 CincinnatiTouchdown run, 1 playQ4 UConnFumble, 3 playsQ4 CincinnatiField goal, 8 playsQ4 UConnInterception, 6 playsQ4 CincinnatiTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ4 UConnEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. UConn drives left to right, Cincinnati right to left.
  1. Q1 UConnPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  2. Q1 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 76 yards
  3. Q1 UConnPunt, 6 plays, 19 yards
  4. Q1 CincinnatiFumble, 7 plays, 64 yards
  5. Q1 UConnTurnover on downs, 9 plays, 48 yards
  6. Q1 CincinnatiPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  7. Q1 UConnInterception, 10 plays, 67 yards
  8. Q2 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 1 play, 39 yards
  9. Q2 UConnPunt, 6 plays, 10 yards
  10. Q2 CincinnatiPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  11. Q2 UConnField goal, 5 plays, 49 yards
  12. Q2 CincinnatiPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  13. Q2 UConnTouchdown pass, 1 play, 74 yards
  14. Q2 CincinnatiPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  15. Q2 UConnPunt, 4 plays, 9 yards
  16. Q2 CincinnatiPunt, 4 plays, 54 yards
  17. Q2 UConnEnd of half, 1 play, 11 yards
  18. Q3 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 65 yards
  19. Q3 UConnPunt, 4 plays, −4 yards
  20. Q3 CincinnatiPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  21. Q3 UConnTouchdown run, 15 plays, 69 yards
  22. Q3 CincinnatiField goal, 8 plays, 43 yards
  23. Q4 UConnInterception, 3 plays, 14 yards
  24. Q4 CincinnatiTouchdown run, 1 play, 4 yards
  25. Q4 UConnFumble, 3 plays, 0 yards
  26. Q4 CincinnatiField goal, 8 plays, 38 yards
  27. Q4 UConnInterception, 6 plays, 23 yards
  28. Q4 CincinnatiTurnover on downs, 7 plays, −4 yards
  29. Q4 UConnEnd of game, 1 play, 2 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Cincinnati 7, UConn 0
UConn Punt, 3 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 25Lyle McCombs rush for 1 yard to the UConn 26.
14:112nd & 9 at own 26Chandler Whitmer pass complete to Geremy Davis for 7 yards to the UConn 33.
13:433rd & 2 at own 33Chandler Whitmer pass incomplete to Geremy Davis.
13:364th & 2 at own 33Cole Wagner punt for 43 yards, fair catch by Anthony McClung at the Cincy 24.
Cincinnati Touchdown pass, 6 plays
13:201st & 10 at own 24George Winn rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 27.
12:552nd & 7 at own 27Brendon Kay pass complete to Anthony McClung for 26 yards to the UConn 47 for a 1ST down.
12:371st & 10 at opp 47Brendon Kay pass incomplete to Travis Kelce.
12:252nd & 10 at opp 47George Winn rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Cincy 49.
12:023rd & 14 at own 49Timeout CONNECTICUT, clock 12:02.
11:563rd & 14 at own 49Brendon Kay pass complete to Damon Julian for 26 yards to the UConn 25 for a 1ST down.
11:331st & 10 at opp 25Brendon Kay pass complete to Travis Kelce for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 6, UConn 0
11:33Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 7, UConn 0
11:33Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 63 yards returned by Taylor Mack for 25 yards to the UConn 27.
UConn Punt, 6 plays
11:181st & 10 at own 27Lyle McCombs rush for 2 yards to the UConn 29.
10:492nd & 8 at own 29Chandler Whitmer pass incomplete to Ryan Griffin.
10:233rd & 8 at own 29Chandler Whitmer pass complete to Shakim Phillips for 16 yards to the UConn 45 for a 1ST down.
10:091st & 10 at own 45Lyle McCombs rush for 1 yard to the UConn 46.
9:372nd & 9 at own 46Chandler Whitmer pass incomplete to Shakim Phillips.
9:293rd & 9 at own 46Chandler Whitmer pass incomplete to Shakim Phillips.
9:174th & 9 at own 46Cole Wagner punt for 31 yards, returned by Danny Milligan for 1 yard to the Cincy 24.
Cincinnati Fumble, 7 plays
9:101st & 10 at own 24Brendon Kay pass complete to Ralph Abernathy for 3 yards to the Cincy 27.
8:492nd & 7 at own 27Ralph Abernathy rush for 8 yards to the Cincy 35 for a 1ST down.
8:191st & 10 at own 35Brendon Kay pass complete to Anthony McClung for 6 yards to the Cincy 41.
7:562nd & 4 at own 41Ralph Abernathy rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Cincy 40.
7:153rd & 5 at own 40Brendon Kay pass complete to Travis Kelce for 6 yards to the Cincy 46 for a 1ST down.
6:401st & 10 at own 46Brendon Kay pass complete to George Winn for 21 yards to the UConn 33 for a 1ST down.
6:311st & 10 at opp 33CINCINNATI penalty 5 yard False Start on Travis Kelce accepted.
6:001st & 15 at opp 38Brendon Kay pass complete to Kenbrell Thompkins for 3 yards, fumbled, forced by Jory Johnson, recovered by UConn Jory Johnson at the UConn 35.
UConn Turnover on downs, 9 plays
5:401st & 10 at own 35Lyle McCombs rush for no gain to the UConn 35.
5:232nd & 10 at own 35Chandler Whitmer pass incomplete to Geremy Davis.
4:593rd & 10 at own 35Chandler Whitmer pass complete to Geremy Davis for 13 yards to the UConn 48 for a 1ST down.
4:591st & 10 at own 48Timeout CINCINNATI, clock 4:59.
4:531st & 10 at own 48Lyle McCombs rush for 4 yards to the Cincy 48.
3:552nd & 6 at opp 48Chandler Whitmer pass complete to Nick Williams for 18 yards to the Cincy 30 for a 1ST down.
3:401st & 10 at opp 30Lyle McCombs rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Cincy 33.
3:042nd & 13 at opp 33Chandler Whitmer pass incomplete to Lyle McCombs.
3:043rd & 13 at opp 33Timeout CONNECTICUT, clock 3:04.
2:583rd & 13 at opp 33Chandler Whitmer pass incomplete to Nick Williams.
2:524th & 13 at opp 33Chandler Whitmer pass incomplete to Nick Williams.
Cincinnati Punt, 3 plays
2:301st & 10 at own 33Jordan Luallen rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Cincy 30.
1:452nd & 13 at own 30Brendon Kay rush for 1 yard to the Cincy 31.
1:103rd & 12 at own 31Brendon Kay pass complete to Alex Chisum for 11 yards to the Cincy 42.
0:334th & 1 at own 42Pat O’Donnell punt for 41 yards, fair catch by Nick Williams at the UConn 17.
UConn Interception, 10 plays
0:241st & 10 at own 17Chandler Whitmer pass complete to Lyle McCombs for 8 yards to the UConn 25.
0:002nd & 2 at own 25Chandler Whitmer pass complete to Shakim Phillips for 14 yards to the UConn 39 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:541st & 10 at own 39Lyle McCombs rush for no gain to the UConn 39.
Q2 14:252nd & 10 at own 39Chandler Whitmer pass complete to Shakim Phillips for 19 yards to the Cincy 42 for a 1ST down.
Q2 13:351st & 10 at opp 42Lyle McCombs rush for 2 yards to the Cincy 40.
Q2 13:052nd & 8 at opp 40Chandler Whitmer pass complete to John Delahunt for 3 yards to the Cincy 37.
Q2 12:343rd & 5 at opp 37Chandler Whitmer pass complete to Michael Smith for 5 yards to the Cincy 32 for a 1ST down.
Q2 12:191st & 10 at opp 32Chandler Whitmer pass incomplete to Ryan Griffin.
Q2 11:552nd & 10 at opp 32Scott McCummings rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Cincy 34.
Q2 11:313rd & 12 at opp 34Chandler Whitmer pass intercepted by Chris Williams at the Cincy 36, returned for 25 yards to the UConn 39.
2nd quarter10 drives, then Cincinnati 14, UConn 10
Cincinnati Touchdown pass, 1 play
11:201st & 10 at opp 39Travis Kelce pass complete to Brendon Kay for 39 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 13, UConn 0
11:20Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 14, UConn 0
11:20Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 64 yards returned by Nick Williams for 25 yards to the UConn 26.
UConn Punt, 6 plays
11:031st & 10 at own 26Lyle McCombs rush for 3 yards to the UConn 29.
10:292nd & 7 at own 29Chandler Whitmer pass incomplete to Geremy Davis.
10:003rd & 7 at own 29Chandler Whitmer pass complete to Ryan Griffin for 9 yards to the UConn 38 for a 1ST down.
10:001st & 10 at own 38Chandler Whitmer sacked by Dan Giordano for a loss of 10 yards to the UConn 28, CONNECTICUT penalty 0 yard Intentional Grounding on Chandler Whitmer accepted.
9:542nd & 20 at own 28Chandler Whitmer pass incomplete to Lyle McCombs.
9:543rd & 20 at own 28CONNECTICUT penalty 5 yard Delay of Game on Chandler Whitmer accepted.
9:253rd & 25 at own 23Lyle McCombs rush for 13 yards to the UConn 36.
9:154th & 12 at own 36Cole Wagner punt for 38 yards, returned by Anthony McClung for 2 yards to the Cincy 28.
Cincinnati Punt, 3 plays
9:081st & 10 at own 28George Winn rush for 7 yards to the Cincy 35.
8:452nd & 3 at own 35George Winn rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Cincy 34.
8:063rd & 4 at own 34Brendon Kay pass incomplete to Kenbrell Thompkins.
7:544th & 4 at own 34Pat O’Donnell punt for 43 yards, downed at the UConn 23.
UConn Field goal, 5 plays
7:451st & 10 at own 24Chandler Whitmer pass complete to Michael Smith for 51 yards to the Cincy 25 for a 1ST down.
7:141st & 10 at opp 25Lyle McCombs rush for 2 yards to the Cincy 23.
6:532nd & 8 at opp 23Chandler Whitmer pass incomplete to Shakim Phillips.
6:483rd & 8 at opp 23Chandler Whitmer pass incomplete to Ryan Griffin.
6:434th & 8 at opp 23Bobby Puyol 40 yard field goal GOOD.Cincinnati 14, UConn 3
6:43Bobby Puyol kickoff for 51 yards returned by Ralph Abernathy for 19 yards to the Cincy 33.
Cincinnati Punt, 3 plays
6:291st & 10 at own 33Brendon Kay pass incomplete to Travis Kelce.
6:172nd & 10 at own 33Brendon Kay pass complete to Anthony McClung for 4 yards to the Cincy 37.
5:453rd & 6 at own 37Brendon Kay pass incomplete to Kenbrell Thompkins.
5:364th & 6 at own 37Pat O’Donnell punt for 37 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the UConn 26.
UConn Touchdown pass, 1 play
5:231st & 10 at own 26Chandler Whitmer pass complete to Ryan Griffin for 74 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 14, UConn 9
5:23Bobby Puyol extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 14, UConn 10
5:23Bobby Puyol kickoff for 62 yards returned by Ralph Abernathy for 39 yards to the Cincy 42.
Cincinnati Punt, 3 plays
5:151st & 10 at own 42George Winn rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 45.
4:402nd & 7 at own 45Brendon Kay pass complete to Anthony McClung for 3 yards to the Cincy 48.
4:043rd & 4 at own 48Brendon Kay pass incomplete to Anthony McClung.
3:524th & 4 at own 48Pat O’Donnell punt for 41 yards, fair catch by Nick Williams at the UConn 11.
UConn Punt, 4 plays
3:491st & 10 at own 11Lyle McCombs rush for 11 yards to the UConn 22 for a 1ST down.
3:191st & 10 at own 22Nick Williams rush for 3 yards to the UConn 25.
2:402nd & 7 at own 25Chandler Whitmer sacked by Dan Giordano for a loss of 11 yards to the UConn 14.
2:003rd & 18 at own 14Lyle McCombs rush for 6 yards to the UConn 20.
2:004th & 12 at own 20Timeout CINCINNATI, clock 2:00.
1:514th & 12 at own 20Cole Wagner punt for 38 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Cincy 42.
Cincinnati Punt, 4 plays
1:461st & 10 at own 42Brendon Kay pass incomplete to Travis Kelce.
1:392nd & 10 at own 42CONNECTICUT penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on Blidi Wreh-Wilson accepted, no play.
1:301st & 10 at opp 43Brendon Kay sacked by Sio Moore for a loss of 7 yards to the 50 yard line.
1:052nd & 17 at the 50Brendon Kay pass complete to George Winn for 14 yards to the UConn 36.
0:583rd & 3 at opp 36CINCINNATI penalty 10 yard Holding on Austen Bujnoch accepted, no play.
0:333rd & 13 at opp 46Brendon Kay pass incomplete to Alex Chisum.
0:264th & 13 at opp 46Pat O’Donnell punt for 39 yards, returned by Nick Williams for no gain to the UConn 7.
UConn End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 7Lyle McCombs rush for 11 yards to the UConn 18 for a 1ST down.
Q3 15:00Bobby Puyol kickoff for 47 yards out-of-bounds.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Cincinnati 21, UConn 17
Cincinnati Touchdown pass, 7 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 35Brendon Kay pass complete to Anthony McClung for 22 yards to the UConn 43 for a 1ST down.
14:201st & 10 at opp 43George Winn rush for 7 yards to the UConn 36.
13:452nd & 3 at opp 36George Winn rush for 4 yards to the UConn 32 for a 1ST down.
13:051st & 10 at opp 32Brendon Kay rush for 4 yards to the UConn 28.
12:402nd & 6 at opp 28CINCINNATI penalty 10 yard Illegal Block accepted, no play.
12:302nd & 16 at opp 38Brendon Kay pass complete to Travis Kelce for 5 yards to the UConn 33.
11:453rd & 11 at opp 33Brendon Kay pass complete to Travis Kelce for 12 yards to the UConn 21 for a 1ST down.
11:241st & 10 at opp 21Brendon Kay pass complete to Travis Kelce for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 20, UConn 10
11:24Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 21, UConn 10
11:24Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 62 yards returned by Nick Williams for 26 yards to the UConn 29.
UConn Punt, 4 plays
11:061st & 10 at own 29Chandler Whitmer pass complete to Shakim Phillips for 14 yards to the UConn 43 for a 1ST down.
10:361st & 10 at own 43Chandler Whitmer pass complete to Michael Smith for a loss of 2 yards to the UConn 41.
10:362nd & 12 at own 41CONNECTICUT penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Reuben Frank accepted.
10:002nd & 27 at own 26Chandler Whitmer sacked by Nick Temple for a loss of 6 yards to the UConn 20.
9:403rd & 33 at own 20Chandler Whitmer rush for 5 yards to the UConn 25.
9:214th & 28 at own 25Cole Wagner punt for 44 yards, returned by Anthony McClung for a loss of 2 yards to the Cincy 19, CINCINNATI penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
Cincinnati Punt, 3 plays
9:151st & 10 at own 19George Winn rush for 4 yards to the Cincy 23.
8:302nd & 6 at own 23George Winn rush for 5 yards to the Cincy 28.
7:453rd & 1 at own 28George Winn rush for no gain to the Cincy 28.
7:184th & 1 at own 28Pat O’Donnell punt for 41 yards, downed at the UConn 31.
UConn Touchdown run, 15 plays
6:501st & 10 at own 31Chandler Whitmer pass complete to Geremy Davis for 4 yards to the UConn 35.
6:352nd & 6 at own 35CONNECTICUT penalty 5 yard False Start on Jimmy Bennett accepted.
6:052nd & 11 at own 30Lyle McCombs rush for 4 yards to the UConn 34.
5:373rd & 7 at own 34Chandler Whitmer pass incomplete to Michael Smith, CINCINNATI penalty 15 yard Roughing Passer on Dan Giordano accepted for a 1ST down.
5:371st & 10 at own 49Timeout CONNECTICUT, clock 5:37.
5:201st & 10 at own 49Scott McCummings rush for 6 yards to the Cincy 45.
4:452nd & 4 at opp 45Chandler Whitmer pass complete to Geremy Davis for 11 yards to the Cincy 34 for a 1ST down.
4:301st & 10 at opp 34Chandler Whitmer sacked by Greg Blair for a loss of 9 yards to the Cincy 43, CONNECTICUT penalty 0 yard Intentional Grounding on Chandler Whitmer accepted.
4:152nd & 19 at opp 43Johnny McEntee pass incomplete to Lyle McCombs.
3:453rd & 19 at opp 43Johnny McEntee pass complete to Nick Williams for 20 yards to the Cincy 23 for a 1ST down.
3:001st & 10 at opp 23Lyle McCombs rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Cincy 25.
2:502nd & 12 at opp 25Timeout CONNECTICUT, clock 2:50.
2:402nd & 12 at opp 25Lyle McCombs rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 22.
2:103rd & 9 at opp 22Johnny McEntee pass complete to Geremy Davis for 11 yards to the Cincy 11 for a 1ST down.
1:521st & 10 at opp 11Lyle McCombs rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Cincy 12.
1:002nd & 11 at opp 12Johnny McEntee pass complete to Lyle McCombs for 10 yards to the Cincy 1, CINCINNATI penalty 1 yard Personal Foul on Jordan Stepp accepted for a 1ST down.
0:451st & goal at opp 1Lyle McCombs rush for no gain to the Cincy 1.
0:172nd & goal at opp 1Lyle McCombs rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 21, UConn 16
0:17Bobby Puyol extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 21, UConn 17
0:17Bobby Puyol kickoff for 54 yards returned by Ralph Abernathy for 17 yards to the Cincy 28.
Cincinnati Field goal, 8 plays
0:001st & 10 at own 28Brendon Kay pass complete to Kenbrell Thompkins for 8 yards to the Cincy 36.
Q4 14:542nd & 2 at own 36George Winn rush for 4 yards to the Cincy 40 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:251st & 10 at own 40CONNECTICUT penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on Byron Jones accepted, no play.
Q4 13:551st & 10 at opp 45George Winn rush for no gain to the UConn 45.
Q4 13:412nd & 10 at opp 45Timeout CINCINNATI, clock 13:41.
Q4 13:312nd & 10 at opp 45Brendon Kay pass complete to George Winn for 20 yards to the UConn 25 for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:451st & 10 at opp 25George Winn rush for 4 yards to the UConn 21.
Q4 12:162nd & 6 at opp 21Brendon Kay pass incomplete to Ralph Abernathy.
Q4 12:163rd & 6 at opp 21Timeout CINCINNATI, clock 12:16.
Q4 12:103rd & 6 at opp 21Brendon Kay pass incomplete to Alex Chisum.
Q4 12:044th & 6 at opp 21Tony Miliano 38 yard field goal GOOD.Cincinnati 24, UConn 17
Q4 12:04Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 58 yards returned by Nick Williams for 6 yards to the UConn 13.
4th quarter7 drives, then Cincinnati 34, UConn 17
UConn Interception, 3 plays
11:521st & 10 at own 13Johnny McEntee pass complete to Shakim Phillips for 12 yards to the UConn 25 for a 1ST down.
11:161st & 10 at own 25Johnny McEntee pass complete to Ryan Griffin for 2 yards to the UConn 27.
11:012nd & 8 at own 27Johnny McEntee pass intercepted by Deven Drane at the UConn 35, returned for 31 yards to the UConn 4.
Cincinnati Touchdown run, 1 play
10:521st & goal at opp 4George Winn rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 30, UConn 17
10:52Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 31, UConn 17
10:52Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 60 yards returned by Nick Williams for 24 yards to the UConn 29.
UConn Fumble, 3 plays
10:401st & 10 at own 29Johnny McEntee pass incomplete to John Delahunt.
10:352nd & 10 at own 29Johnny McEntee pass incomplete to Nick Williams.
10:303rd & 10 at own 29Johnny McEntee pass incomplete to Nick Williams.
10:194th & 10 at own 29Cole Wagner punt for 32 yards, returned by Danny Milligan for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by Cincy Demitri Beal at the Cincy 36.
Cincinnati Field goal, 8 plays
10:101st & 10 at own 36George Winn rush for 7 yards to the Cincy 43.
9:302nd & 3 at own 43George Winn rush for no gain to the Cincy 43.
8:463rd & 3 at own 43Brendon Kay pass complete to Anthony McClung for 9 yards to the UConn 48 for a 1ST down.
8:101st & 10 at opp 48George Winn rush for 1 yard to the UConn 32, CONNECTICUT penalty 15 yard Face Mask on Shamar Stephen accepted for a 1ST down.
7:401st & 10 at opp 32George Winn rush for 7 yards to the UConn 25.
6:452nd & 3 at opp 25George Winn rush for 1 yard to the UConn 24.
6:083rd & 2 at opp 24Brendon Kay pass incomplete to Travis Kelce.
6:034th & 2 at opp 24Tony Miliano 42 yard field goal GOOD.Cincinnati 34, UConn 17
6:03Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 60 yards returned by Nick Williams for 14 yards to the UConn 10, CONNECTICUT penalty 9 yard Illegal Block on Martin Hyppolite accepted.
UConn Interception, 6 plays
5:501st & 10 at own 10Johnny McEntee pass incomplete to Michael Smith.
5:302nd & 10 at own 10Johnny McEntee pass complete to Shakim Phillips for 15 yards to the UConn 30, CINCINNATI penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted for a 1ST down.
5:151st & 10 at own 30Johnny McEntee pass incomplete to Michael Smith.
5:042nd & 10 at own 30Johnny McEntee pass complete to Shakim Phillips for 3 yards to the UConn 33.
4:553rd & 7 at own 33Johnny McEntee pass incomplete to Nick Williams.
4:444th & 7 at own 33Johnny McEntee pass intercepted by Drew Frey at the Cincy 47, returned for 22 yards to the UConn 31.
Cincinnati Turnover on downs, 7 plays
4:301st & 10 at opp 31George Winn rush for 5 yards to the UConn 26.
3:552nd & 5 at opp 26George Winn rush for 4 yards to the UConn 22.
3:133rd & 1 at opp 22George Winn rush for 5 yards to the UConn 17 for a 1ST down.
2:351st & 10 at opp 17Jameel Poteat rush for a loss of 2 yards to the UConn 19.
1:452nd & 12 at opp 19Jameel Poteat rush for 2 yards to the UConn 17.
1:103rd & 10 at opp 17Jameel Poteat rush for 2 yards to the UConn 15.
0:324th & 8 at opp 15Jameel Poteat rush for a loss of 2 yards to the UConn 17.
UConn End of game, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 17Lyle McCombs rush for 2 yards to the UConn 19.

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.

Cincinnati leads 13–⁠3 in 16 meetings, counting the seven since this game.

Recent meetings
2019Cincinnati 48, UConn 3
2018Cincinnati 49, UConn 7
2017Cincinnati 22, UConn 21
2016UConn 20, Cincinnati 9
2015Cincinnati 37, UConn 13
2014Cincinnati 41, UConn 0

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