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Cincinnati vs. Duke

Thursday, December 27, 2012, Belk Bowl

Cincinnati beat Duke 48–⁠34. It was their only meeting on record.

Neutral siteCincinnati10–⁠3 in 2012
48
Neutral siteDuke6–⁠7 in 2012
34

FinalTV: ESPN, ESPNMAttendance 48,128Referee: Matt Austin (SEC)

MVP Brendon Kay (QB, Cincinnati)Wikipedia

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cincinnati314102148
Duke16081034

Standouts

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Photos from the game

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    2012 Belk Bowl Cincinnati Bearcats vs Duke Blue DevilsPhoto: redlegsfan21, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Player stats

Cincinnati

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Brendon Kay17/2533240
RushingCarYdsTDLong
George Winn16130146
Brendon Kay1076026
Anthony McClung114014
Jordan Luallen1202
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Travis Kelce5123183
Anthony McClung3110155
Ralph David Abernathy IV344141
Chris Moore125125
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Arryn Chenault1210
Nick Temple1551

Duke

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Sean Renfree37/4935812
Brandon Connette1/1210
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Josh Snead17107022
Jela Duncan1037012
Juwan Thompson430015
Jamison Crowder112012
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Conner Vernon10119123
Desmond Scott560039
Jamison Crowder649016
Juwan Thompson235021

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

Team stats

CincinnatiDuke
554Total yards560
332Passing yards360
222Rushing yards200
13.3Yards per pass7.2
7.9Yards per rush5.1
17First downs36
3–⁠10Third downs7–⁠13
0–⁠0Fourth downs1–⁠2
0Turnovers4
6–⁠59Penalties5–⁠48
26:16Possession33:44

Efficiency

CincinnatiDuke
40%Success rate58%
0.23EPA per play0.22
1.29Explosiveness0.76
0.42Rushing EPA0.17
0.05Passing EPA0.24
44%Passing-down success44%
0.25First-down EPA−0.02
0.18Second-down EPA0.33
0.32Third-down EPA0.79

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 77% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Duke end zoneCincinnati end zoneQ1 DukeTouchdown run, 8 playsQ1 CincinnatiPunt, 3 playsQ1 DukeField goal, 11 playsQ1 CincinnatiPunt return TD, 3 plays (Duke scores)Q1 CincinnatiField goal, 7 playsQ1 DukeFumble, 13 playsQ2 CincinnatiPunt, 6 playsQ2 DukeTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ2 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ2 DukePunt, 3 playsQ2 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ2 DukeMissed FG, 5 playsQ2 CincinnatiEnd of halfQ3 CincinnatiField goal, 8 playsQ3 DukeInterception, 5 playsQ3 CincinnatiTouchdown run, 2 playsQ3 DukeTouchdown pass, 11 playsQ3 CincinnatiPunt, 3 playsQ3 DukeTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ4 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ4 DukeField goal, 10 playsQ4 CincinnatiPunt, 3 playsQ4 DukeFumble, 9 playsQ4 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ4 DukePick-six, 2 plays (Cincinnati scores)Q4 DukeEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Duke drives left to right, Cincinnati right to left.
  1. Q1 DukeTouchdown run, 8 plays, 79 yards
  2. Q1 CincinnatiPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  3. Q1 DukeField goal, 11 plays, 26 yards
  4. Q1 CincinnatiPunt return TD, 3 plays (Duke scores), 1 yard
  5. Q1 CincinnatiField goal, 7 plays, 56 yards
  6. Q1 DukeFumble, 13 plays, 37 yards
  7. Q2 CincinnatiPunt, 6 plays, 22 yards
  8. Q2 DukeTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 49 yards
  9. Q2 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 54 yards
  10. Q2 DukePunt, 3 plays, −7 yards
  11. Q2 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 98 yards
  12. Q2 DukeMissed FG, 5 plays, 61 yards
  13. Q2 CincinnatiEnd of half, 0 yards
  14. Q3 CincinnatiField goal, 8 plays, 38 yards
  15. Q3 DukeInterception, 5 plays, 74 yards
  16. Q3 CincinnatiTouchdown run, 2 plays, 60 yards
  17. Q3 DukeTouchdown pass, 11 plays, 86 yards
  18. Q3 CincinnatiPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  19. Q3 DukeTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 68 yards
  20. Q4 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 77 yards
  21. Q4 DukeField goal, 10 plays, 66 yards
  22. Q4 CincinnatiPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  23. Q4 DukeFumble, 9 plays, 12 yards
  24. Q4 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 94 yards
  25. Q4 DukePick-six, 2 plays (Cincinnati scores), 58 yards
  26. Q4 DukeEnd of game, 1 play, 66 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Duke 16, Cincinnati 3
Duke Touchdown run, 8 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 21Sean Renfree pass complete to Juwan Thompson for 21 yards to the Duke 42 for a 1ST down.
14:121st & 10 at own 42Josh Snead rush for 2 yards to the Duke 44.
13:552nd & 8 at own 44Josh Snead rush for 12 yards to the Cincy 44 for a 1ST down.
13:271st & 10 at opp 44Sean Renfree pass incomplete to Jamison Crowder.
13:152nd & 10 at opp 44Juwan Thompson rush for 8 yards to the Cincy 36.
12:543rd & 2 at opp 36Sean Renfree pass complete to Conner Vernon for 19 yards to the Cincy 17 for a 1ST down.
12:101st & 10 at opp 17Josh Snead rush for 12 yards to the Cincy 5 for a 1ST down.
11:481st & goal at opp 5Brandon Connette rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Duke 6, Cincinnati 0
11:48Ross Martin extra point BLOCKED.
11:48Ross Martin kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Cincinnati Punt, 3 plays
11:311st & 10 at own 25Brendon Kay pass complete to Ralph Abernathy for 3 yards to the Cincy 28.
11:102nd & 7 at own 28George Winn rush for 4 yards to the Cincy 32.
10:043rd & 3 at own 32Brendon Kay pass complete to George Winn for 2 yards to the Cincy 34.
9:504th & 1 at own 34Pat O’Donnell punt for 26 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Duke 40.
Duke Field goal, 11 plays
9:341st & 10 at own 40Jela Duncan rush for 3 yards to the Duke 43.
9:122nd & 7 at own 43Sean Renfree pass complete to Jamison Crowder for 16 yards to the Cincy 41 for a 1ST down.
8:421st & 10 at opp 41Jela Duncan rush for 12 yards to the Cincy 29 for a 1ST down.
8:331st & 10 at opp 29Sean Renfree pass incomplete to Juwan Thompson.
8:152nd & 10 at opp 29Jela Duncan rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 26.
7:343rd & 7 at opp 26Sean Renfree pass complete to Brandon Connette for 6 yards to the Cincy 20.
7:284th & 1 at opp 20Timeout CINCINNATI, clock 7:28.
7:204th & 1 at opp 20Sean Renfree pass complete to Brandon Connette for 9 yards to the Cincy 11 for a 1ST down.
7:021st & 10 at opp 11DUKE penalty 5 yard False Start on Brian Moore accepted.
6:281st & 15 at opp 16Jela Duncan rush for no gain to the Cincy 16.
6:222nd & 15 at opp 16Sean Renfree pass incomplete to Conner Vernon.
6:163rd & 15 at opp 16Sean Renfree pass incomplete to Desmond Scott.
6:124th & 15 at opp 16Ross Martin 33 yard field goal GOOD.Duke 9, Cincinnati 0
6:12Ross Martin kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Cincinnati Punt return TD, 3 plays (Duke scores)
5:541st & 10 at own 25Brendon Kay pass complete to Travis Kelce for 2 yards to the Cincy 27.
5:352nd & 8 at own 27Brendon Kay pass incomplete to Kenbrell Thompkins.
5:013rd & 8 at own 27Brendon Kay pass complete to Travis Kelce for a loss of 1 yard to the Cincy 26.
4:454th & 9 at own 26Team punt blocked by Tony Foster for no gain for a TOUCHDOWN.Duke 16, Cincinnati 0
4:45Ross Martin extra point GOOD.
4:45Ross Martin kickoff for 65 yards returned by Ralph Abernathy for 22 yards to the Cincy 22.
Cincinnati Field goal, 7 plays
4:231st & 10 at own 22George Winn rush for 4 yards to the Cincy 26.
3:552nd & 6 at own 26Brendon Kay rush for 20 yards to the Cincy 46 for a 1ST down.
3:021st & 10 at own 46Brendon Kay pass complete to Kenbrell Thompkins for no gain to the Cincy 46.
2:232nd & 10 at own 46George Winn rush for 24 yards to the Duke 30 for a 1ST down.
1:591st & 10 at opp 30George Winn rush for 2 yards to the Duke 28.
1:552nd & 8 at opp 28Brendon Kay pass incomplete.
1:493rd & 8 at opp 28Brendon Kay pass incomplete to Alex Chisum.
1:484th & 8 at opp 28Timeout CINCINNATI, clock 1:48.
1:434th & 8 at opp 28Tony Miliano 45 yard field goal GOOD.Duke 16, Cincinnati 3
1:43Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Duke Fumble, 13 plays
1:231st & 10 at own 25Sean Renfree pass complete to Desmond Scott for 5 yards to the Duke 30.
1:042nd & 5 at own 30Sean Renfree pass complete to Conner Vernon for 10 yards to the Duke 40 for a 1ST down.
0:471st & 10 at own 40Sean Renfree pass incomplete to Jamison Crowder.
0:402nd & 10 at own 40Sean Renfree pass complete to Conner Vernon for 8 yards to the Duke 48.
0:223rd & 2 at own 48Jela Duncan rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 49 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at opp 49Josh Snead rush for 12 yards to the Cincy 37 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:451st & 10 at opp 37Sean Renfree pass complete to Issac Blakeney for 5 yards to the Cincy 32.
Q2 14:232nd & 5 at opp 32Josh Snead rush for 6 yards to the Cincy 26 for a 1ST down.
Q2 13:551st & 10 at opp 26Sean Renfree pass complete to Desmond Scott for 5 yards to the Cincy 21.
Q2 13:242nd & 5 at opp 21Sean Renfree pass complete to Jamison Crowder for 6 yards to the Cincy 15 for a 1ST down.
Q2 12:591st & 10 at opp 15Brandon Connette rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Cincy 17.
Q2 12:342nd & 12 at opp 17Sean Renfree pass complete to Josh Snead for 5 yards to the Cincy 12.
Q2 11:473rd & 7 at opp 12Sean Renfree pass complete to Jela Duncan for 11 yards, fumbled, forced by Greg Blair, recovered by Cincy Greg Blair at the Cincy 1.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Cincinnati 17, Duke 16
Cincinnati Punt, 6 plays
11:341st & 10 at own 1George Winn rush for 9 yards to the Cincy 10.
11:022nd & 1 at own 10George Winn rush for 20 yards to the Cincy 30 for a 1ST down.
10:401st & 10 at own 30George Winn rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 33.
9:552nd & 7 at own 33Brendon Kay pass complete to Ralph Abernathy for no gain to the Cincy 33.
9:343rd & 7 at own 33Brendon Kay rush for 13 yards to the Cincy 31, CINCINNATI penalty 15 yard Clipping on George Winn accepted.
8:143rd & 9 at own 31Brendon Kay sacked by Justin Foxx for a loss of 8 yards to the Cincy 23.
7:584th & 17 at own 23Pat O’Donnell punt for 44 yards, returned by Jamison Crowder for 13 yards to the Duke 46.
Duke Turnover on downs, 4 plays
7:341st & 10 at own 46Josh Snead rush for 4 yards to the 50 yard line.
7:072nd & 6 at the 50Sean Renfree pass complete to Jamison Crowder for 1 yard to the Cincy 49.
6:343rd & 5 at opp 49Sean Renfree rush for 4 yards to the Cincy 45.
6:154th & 1 at opp 45Timeout DUKE, clock 6:15.
6:104th & 1 at opp 45Juwan Thompson rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Cincy 46.
Cincinnati Touchdown pass, 5 plays
5:561st & 10 at own 46Brendon Kay pass complete to Kenbrell Thompkins for 18 yards to the Duke 36 for a 1ST down.
5:351st & 10 at opp 36George Winn rush for 6 yards to the Duke 30.
4:152nd & 4 at opp 30Brendon Kay pass complete to George Winn for 5 yards to the Duke 25 for a 1ST down.
4:071st & 10 at opp 25Brendon Kay pass incomplete.
4:022nd & 10 at opp 25Brendon Kay pass complete to Anthony McClung for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Duke 16, Cincinnati 10
4:02Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.
4:02Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 65 yards returned by Desmond Scott for 26 yards to the Duke 26.
Duke Punt, 3 plays
3:421st & 10 at own 26Josh Snead rush for 1 yard to the Duke 27.
3:132nd & 9 at own 27Sean Renfree pass incomplete to Desmond Scott.
3:133rd & 9 at own 27DUKE penalty 13 yard Personal Foul on Sean Renfree accepted.
2:553rd & 22 at own 14Sean Renfree pass complete to Brandon Connette for 5 yards to the Duke 19.
2:284th & 17 at own 19Will Monday punt for 79 yards, downed at the Cincy 2.
Cincinnati Touchdown pass, 6 plays
2:221st & 10 at own 2Brendon Kay pass incomplete to Kenbrell Thompkins.
1:342nd & 10 at own 2George Winn rush for 1 yard to the Cincy 3.
1:343rd & 9 at own 3Timeout CINCINNATI, clock 01:34.
1:243rd & 9 at own 3Brendon Kay rush for 26 yards to the Cincy 29 for a 1ST down.
1:241st & 10 at own 29Brendon Kay pass incomplete to Kenbrell Thompkins.
1:122nd & 10 at own 29Brendon Kay pass complete to Anthony McClung for 30 yards to the Duke 41 for a 1ST down.
0:421st & 10 at opp 41Brendon Kay pass complete to Ralph Abernathy for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 16
0:42Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 17, Duke 16
0:42Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 64 yards returned by Desmond Scott for 18 yards to the Duke 19.
Duke Missed FG, 5 plays
0:291st & 10 at own 19Sean Renfree pass complete to David Reeves for 6 yards to the Duke 25.
0:222nd & 4 at own 25Sean Renfree rush for 2 yards to the Duke 27.
0:153rd & 2 at own 27Juwan Thompson rush for 15 yards to the Duke 42 for a 1ST down.
0:111st & 10 at own 42Sean Renfree pass incomplete.
0:032nd & 10 at own 42Sean Renfree pass complete to Conner Vernon for 23 yards to the Cincy 35 for a 1ST down.
0:031st & 10 at opp 35Timeout DUKE, clock 00:03.
0:031st & 10 at opp 35CINCINNATI penalty 5 yard Illegal Participation accepted.
0:001st & 5 at opp 30Ross Martin 48 yard field goal MISSED.
Q3 15:00Ross Martin kickoff for 65 yards returned by Ralph Abernathy for 21 yards to the Cincy 21.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Cincinnati 27, Duke 24
Cincinnati Field goal, 8 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 21George Winn rush for 8 yards to the Cincy 29.
14:222nd & 2 at own 29George Winn rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Cincy 24.
13:413rd & 7 at own 24CINCINNATI penalty 5 yard False Start on Eric Lefeld accepted.
13:243rd & 12 at own 19Brendon Kay rush for 16 yards to the Cincy 35 for a 1ST down.
12:251st & 10 at own 35Brendon Kay pass complete to Anthony McClung for 55 yards to the Duke 5, DUKE penalty 5 yard Roughing Passer on Kenny Anunike accepted for a 1ST down.
12:101st & goal at opp 5George Winn rush for 4 yards to the Duke 1.
11:272nd & goal at opp 1Brendon Kay rush for no gain to the Duke 1.
11:213rd & 0 at opp 1CINCINNATI penalty 4 yard False Start on Parker Ehinger accepted.
10:553rd & goal at opp 5Brendon Kay sacked by Anthony Young-Wiseman for a loss of 4 yards to the Duke 9.
10:024th & goal at opp 9Tony Miliano 27 yard field goal GOOD.Cincinnati 20, Duke 16
10:02Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Duke Interception, 5 plays
9:441st & 10 at own 25Sean Renfree pass complete to Juwan Thompson for 14 yards to the Duke 39 for a 1ST down.
9:211st & 10 at own 39Sean Renfree pass complete to Jamison Crowder for 8 yards to the Duke 47.
9:012nd & 2 at own 47Josh Snead rush for 1 yard to the Duke 48.
8:323rd & 1 at own 48Sean Renfree pass complete to Desmond Scott for 3 yards to the Cincy 49 for a 1ST down.
8:221st & 10 at opp 49Sean Renfree pass intercepted by Arryn Chenault at the Cincy 19, returned for 21 yards to the Cincy 40.
Cincinnati Touchdown run, 2 plays
7:531st & 10 at own 40Anthony McClung rush for 14 yards to the Duke 46 for a 1ST down.
7:411st & 10 at opp 46George Winn rush for 46 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 26, Duke 16
7:41Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 27, Duke 16
7:41Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 63 yards returned by Desmond Scott for 12 yards to the Duke 14.
Duke Touchdown pass, 11 plays
7:141st & 10 at own 14Sean Renfree pass complete to Desmond Scott for 8 yards to the Duke 22.
6:552nd & 2 at own 22Jela Duncan rush for 1 yard to the Duke 23.
6:323rd & 1 at own 23Jela Duncan rush for 2 yards to the Duke 25 for a 1ST down.
5:561st & 10 at own 25Sean Renfree pass complete to Issac Blakeney for 12 yards to the Duke 37 for a 1ST down.
5:341st & 10 at own 37Sean Renfree pass complete to Jela Duncan for 5 yards to the Duke 42.
5:192nd & 5 at own 42Sean Renfree pass complete to Jamison Crowder for 5 yards to the Duke 47 for a 1ST down.
4:401st & 10 at own 47Jela Duncan rush for 1 yard to the Duke 48.
4:182nd & 9 at own 48Sean Renfree pass complete to Jela Duncan for no gain to the Duke 48.
3:393rd & 9 at own 48Sean Renfree pass complete to Desmond Scott for 39 yards to the Cincy 13 for a 1ST down.
3:121st & 10 at opp 13Josh Snead rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 10.
3:002nd & 7 at opp 10Sean Renfree pass complete to Conner Vernon for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 27, Duke 22
3:00Two-point conversion attempt, Sean Renfree pass to Issac Blakeney GOOD.Cincinnati 27, Duke 24
3:00Ross Martin kickoff for 60 yards returned by Ralph Abernathy for 15 yards to the Cincy 20.
Cincinnati Punt, 3 plays
2:341st & 10 at own 20George Winn rush for 1 yard to the Cincy 21.
2:012nd & 9 at own 21Brendon Kay pass complete to George Winn for 5 yards to the Cincy 26.
1:233rd & 4 at own 26Brendon Kay rush for no gain to the Cincy 26.
0:544th & 4 at own 26Pat O’Donnell punt for 45 yards, returned by Jamison Crowder for 13 yards to the Duke 32, DUKE penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
Duke Touchdown pass, 9 plays
0:341st & 10 at own 32Jamison Crowder rush for 12 yards to the Duke 44 for a 1ST down.
0:191st & 10 at own 44CINCINNATI penalty 15 yard Pass Interference accepted.
0:001st & 10 at opp 41Sean Renfree pass complete to Conner Vernon for 4 yards to the Cincy 37.
Q4 14:452nd & 6 at opp 37Sean Renfree pass complete to Brandon Connette for 11 yards to the Cincy 26 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:321st & 10 at opp 26Sean Renfree pass incomplete.
Q4 14:122nd & 10 at opp 26Sean Renfree pass complete to Conner Vernon for 13 yards to the Cincy 13 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:441st & 10 at opp 13Juwan Thompson rush for 8 yards to the Cincy 5.
Q4 13:122nd & 2 at opp 5Brandon Connette rush for 4 yards to the Cincy 1 for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:551st & goal at opp 1Brandon Connette rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Cincy 2.
Q4 12:452nd & goal at opp 2Brandon Connette pass complete to David Reeves for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Duke 30, Cincinnati 27
Q4 12:45Ross Martin extra point GOOD.Duke 31, Cincinnati 27
Q4 12:45Ross Martin kickoff for 57 yards returned by Ralph Abernathy for 15 yards to the Cincy 23.
4th quarter7 drives, then Cincinnati 48, Duke 34
Cincinnati Touchdown pass, 4 plays
12:121st & 10 at own 23Brendon Kay pass complete to Travis Kelce for 35 yards to the Duke 42 for a 1ST down.
11:441st & 10 at opp 42Bennie Coney rush for 2 yards to the Duke 40.
11:322nd & 8 at opp 40Brendon Kay pass incomplete to Kenbrell Thompkins.
11:263rd & 8 at opp 40DUKE penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on Dwayne Norman accepted.
11:191st & 10 at opp 25Brendon Kay pass complete to Chris Moore for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 33, Duke 31
11:19Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 34, Duke 31
11:19Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 65 yards returned by Desmond Scott for 19 yards to the Duke 19.
Duke Field goal, 10 plays
10:441st & 10 at own 19Sean Renfree pass complete to Conner Vernon for 8 yards to the Duke 27.
10:302nd & 2 at own 27Sean Renfree pass complete to Jela Duncan for 7 yards to the Duke 34 for a 1ST down.
9:571st & 10 at own 34Jela Duncan rush for 8 yards to the Duke 42.
9:272nd & 2 at own 42Jela Duncan rush for 4 yards to the Duke 46 for a 1ST down.
9:021st & 10 at own 46Sean Renfree pass complete to Jela Duncan for 4 yards to the 50 yard line.
8:282nd & 6 at the 50Sean Renfree pass complete to Issac Blakeney for 9 yards to the Cincy 41 for a 1ST down.
8:111st & 10 at opp 41Sean Renfree pass incomplete to Jamison Crowder.
7:562nd & 10 at opp 41Josh Snead rush for 6 yards to the Cincy 35.
7:303rd & 4 at opp 35Sean Renfree pass incomplete to Issac Blakeney.
7:244th & 4 at opp 35Ross Martin 52 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 34
7:24Ross Martin kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Cincinnati Punt, 3 plays
7:071st & 10 at own 25Brendon Kay rush for 4 yards to the Cincy 29.
6:332nd & 6 at own 29Brendon Kay pass complete to Travis Kelce for 4 yards to the Cincy 33.
5:353rd & 2 at own 33George Winn rush for 1 yard to the Cincy 34.
5:174th & 1 at own 34Pat O’Donnell punt for 42 yards, returned by Jamison Crowder for 19 yards to the Duke 43.
Duke Fumble, 9 plays
5:051st & 10 at own 43Josh Snead rush for 11 yards to the Cincy 46 for a 1ST down.
4:561st & 10 at opp 46Sean Renfree pass complete to Conner Vernon for 11 yards to the Cincy 35 for a 1ST down.
4:241st & 10 at opp 35Josh Snead rush for 7 yards to the Cincy 28.
3:422nd & 3 at opp 28Josh Snead rush for 2 yards to the Cincy 26.
3:223rd & 1 at opp 26Brandon Connette rush for 2 yards to the Cincy 24 for a 1ST down.
2:441st & 10 at opp 24Josh Snead rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 21.
2:102nd & 7 at opp 21Sean Renfree pass complete to Conner Vernon for 13 yards to the Cincy 8 for a 1ST down.
1:321st & goal at opp 8Josh Snead rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 5.
1:322nd & 0 at opp 5Timeout CINCINNATI, clock 01:32.
1:322nd & goal at opp 5Josh Snead rush for no gain, fumbled, forced by Brandon Mills, recovered by Cincy John Williams at the Cincy 5.
Cincinnati Touchdown pass, 4 plays
1:101st & 10 at own 6Brendon Kay rush for 9 yards to the Cincy 15.
0:582nd & 1 at own 15Brendon Kay pass incomplete.
0:503rd & 1 at own 15George Winn rush for 2 yards to the Cincy 17 for a 1ST down.
0:441st & 10 at own 17Brendon Kay pass complete to Travis Kelce for 83 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 40, Duke 34
0:44Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 41, Duke 34
0:44Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 47 yards returned by Patrick Kurunwune for 14 yards to the Duke 32.
Duke Pick-six, 2 plays (Cincinnati scores)
0:321st & 10 at own 32Sean Renfree pass complete to Jamison Crowder for 13 yards to the Duke 45 for a 1ST down.
0:321st & 10 at own 45Timeout DUKE, clock 00:32.
0:251st & 10 at own 45CINCINNATI penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Dan Giordano accepted.
0:141st & 10 at opp 40Sean Renfree pass intercepted by Nick Temple at the Cincy 45, returned for 55 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 47, Duke 34
0:14Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 48, Duke 34
0:14Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 48 yards returned by Patrick Kurunwune for 14 yards to the Duke 31.
Duke End of game, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 31Josh Snead rush for 22 yards to the Cincy 47 for a 1ST down.

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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