- Q1 8:53TDCINJV Gibson 4 Yd pass from JC French IV (Stephen Rusnak Kick)7–0
- Q2 11:56TDWVUMichael Hawkins Jr. 12 Yd Run (Jack Cassidy Kick)7–7
- Q2 4:55TDCINIsaiah Johnson 51 Yd pass from JC French IV (Stephen Rusnak Kick)14–7
- Q2 2:19TDWVUMichael Hawkins Jr. 2 Yd Run (Jack Cassidy Kick)14–14
- Q2 1:22TDCINCole Tabb 28 Yd Run (Stephen Rusnak Kick)21–14
- Q3 12:32TDWVUJosh Sapp 4 Yd pass from Michael Hawkins Jr. (Jack Cassidy Kick)21–21
- Q3 1:34TDCINJC French IV 1 Yd Run (Stephen Rusnak Kick)28–21
- Q4 14:51TDWVUDJ Epps 37 Yd pass from Michael Hawkins Jr. (Jack Cassidy Kick)28–28
- Q4 11:23TDCINCole Tabb 11 Yd pass from JC French IV (Stephen Rusnak Kick)35–28
- Q4 7:29TDWVUAmari Latimer 3 Yd Run (Jack Cassidy Kick)35–35
- Q4 5:35TDCINCole Tabb 6 Yd Run (Stephen Rusnak Kick)42–35
- Q4 3:44TDWVUCam Cook 40 Yd pass from Michael Hawkins Jr. (Jack Cassidy Kick)42–42
- Q4 0:00FGWVUJack Cassidy 35 Yd Field Goal42–45
Cincinnati Bearcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers — 2026-10-17 Game Analysis
Final · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | Cincinnati Bearcats | West Virginia Mountaineers |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 28 | 27 |
| Total yards | 622 | 598 |
| Net passing yards | 389 | 464 |
| Rushing yards | 233 | 134 |
| Third-down conversions | 7-13 | 6-13 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Penalties–yards | 8-49 | 4-31 |
| Time of possession | 31:56 | 28:04 |
Cincinnati Bearcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers — NCAA Game Analysis
West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 45–42, a 3-point margin. Cincinnati Bearcats led in total offense, 622 to 598. Cincinnati Bearcats led in rushing yards, 233 to 134. Cincinnati Bearcats converted 7 of 13 third downs; West Virginia Mountaineers converted 6 of 13.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Cincinnati Bearcats
Passing
- #4JC French IV
Rushing
- #3Cole Tabb
- #4JC French IV
- #7Zylan Perry
- #6Gi'Bran Payne
Receiving
- #9Malachi Henry
- #0Isaiah Johnson
- #11JV Gibson
- #3Cole Tabb
- #87Gavin Grover
- #7Zylan Perry
- #18Giyahni Kontosis
- #85Lyviel Waters
- #82Ka'Maurri Smith
Defense
- #22Jonathan Thompson
- #18Jasper Beeler
- #10Patrick Bauer
- #2MJ Cannon
- #3Antwan Peek Jr.
- #31Simeon Coleman
- #91Drew Logan
- #0Jacob Finley
- #14KK Meier
- #8Kenny Worthy
- #5Marqavious Saboor
- #4Marquaze Parker
- #9Damaine Wilson
- #16Jaylon White-McClain
- #17Brian Simms III
- #30D'Angelo Hutchinson
- #11Chidera Otutu
- #99Jonathan Rulo
- #92Elijah Gunn
West Virginia Mountaineers
Passing
- #3Michael Hawkins Jr.
Rushing
- #3Michael Hawkins Jr.
- #4Cam Cook
- #1Amari Latimer
- #2DJ Epps
Receiving
- #2DJ Epps
- #17Prince Strachan
- #84Ryan Ward
- #4Cam Cook
- #86Cyrus Traugh
- #1Amari Latimer
- #80John Neider
- #5Jaden Bray
- #0Josh Sapp
Defense
- #3Matt Sieg
- #29Kameron Reddic
- #13Cam Torbor
- #50Harper Holloman
- #99David Afogho
- #0Andrew Powdrell
- #15Ben Cutter
- #33Ashton Woods
- #16Isaiah Patterson
- #36Jason Chambers
- #7Chams Diagne
- #43KJ Henson
- #18Zeke Durham-Campbell
- #30JaCorey Thomas
- #1Geimere Latimer II
- #34Tim Roberson
- #93Nate Gabriel
- #40Jason Hall Jr.
- #8Kamari Wilson
- #52Corey McIntyre Jr.
- #55Yendor Mack
- #97Will LeBlanc