Pittsburgh, PA
Sep 9, 2023
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The Cincinnati Bearcats secured a hard-fought victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers with a final score of 27-21, sealing their first win against a Power 5 opponent since 2019 [University of Cincinnati Athletics]. The game opened with a methodical drive by the Bearcats, culminating in a 12-yard touchdown pass from Emory Jones to Payten Singletary at the 13:24 mark of the first quarter [CBSSports.com].
Pittsburgh chipped away at the lead in the fourth quarter, delivering two crucial touchdowns. Phil Jurkovec showcased resilience with back-to-back touchdown passes to Konata Mumpfield and Gavin Bartholomew. Yet, it was Cincinnati's stout defense that thwarted Pittsburgh's final push and secured the win [FOX Sports]. Key players like Corey Kiner, Emory Jones, and Carter Brown were instrumental, with Kiner's explosive runs and Brown's clutch field goals proving pivotal in maintaining the lead.
Emory Jones (Cincinnati Bearcats)
Passed to Payten Singletary for 12 yards for a touchdown, opening the scoring and giving Cincinnati an early 7-0 lead. This play showcased Jones’s composure and accuracy early in the game.
Carter Brown (Cincinnati Bearcats)
Kicked a 22-yard field goal to extend Cincinnati's lead to 10-0. This showed Cincinnati's ability to capitalize on their field position and keep the pressure on Pittsburgh.
Phil Jurkovec (Pittsburgh Panthers)
Passed to Konata Mumpfield for 5 yards for a touchdown, narrowing the score to 10-7. This was a crucial response from Pittsburgh to stay within striking distance.
Corey Kiner (Cincinnati Bearcats)
Rushed for 7 yards for a touchdown, increasing Cincinnati's lead to 17-7. Kiner's ability to find gaps and break through tackles was evident on this play.
Carter Brown (Cincinnati Bearcats)
Kicked a 47-yard field goal to end the first half with a score of 20-7. This long-range kick highlighted Brown's reliability and Cincinnati's strong special teams.
Braden Smith (Cincinnati Bearcats)
Caught a 21-yard pass from Emory Jones for a touchdown, extending Cincinnati's lead to 27-7. Smith's solid route running and secure hands were pivotal in this scoring drive.
Phil Jurkovec (Pittsburgh Panthers)
Passed to Konata Mumpfield for 9 yards for a touchdown, reducing Cincinnati's lead to 27-14. This play ignited hope for Pittsburgh's comeback attempt in the fourth quarter.
Phil Jurkovec (Pittsburgh Panthers)
Passed to Gavin Bartholomew for 16 yards for a touchdown, closing the gap to 27-21. This was a critical play in bringing Pittsburgh within one score, showcasing Jurkovec's clutch performance under pressure.
Dayon Hayes (Pittsburgh Panthers)
Sacked Emory Jones for a 3-yard loss, giving Pittsburgh a chance to take the lead. This defensive play underscored Pittsburgh's relentless effort to mount a comeback.
Emory Jones (Cincinnati Bearcats, QB)
Completed 18 out of 26 passes for 125 yards and 2 touchdowns. His poise and leadership were instrumental in guiding the Bearcats to victory, particularly early in the game when momentum was needed.
Corey Kiner (Cincinnati Bearcats, RB)
Rushed for 153 yards on 20 attempts and scored one touchdown. Kiner's explosive running ability kept the chains moving and consistently put Cincinnati in favorable positions.
Braden Smith (Cincinnati Bearcats, WR)
Caught 5 passes for 59 yards and a touchdown. Smith's reliable hands and ability to get open played a crucial role in Cincinnati's offensive success.
Phil Jurkovec (Pittsburgh Panthers, QB)
Threw 3 touchdowns while completing 10 of 32 passes for 179 yards. Jurkovec's resilience in the face of Cincinnati's pressure was key to Pittsburgh's fourth-quarter rally.
Konata Mumpfield (Pittsburgh Panthers, WR)
Caught 4 passes for 53 yards and 2 touchdowns. Mumpfield's playmaking ability was a highlight for the Panthers' offense.
Gavin Bartholomew (Pittsburgh Panthers, TE)
Caught 3 passes for 80 yards and a touchdown, including a crucial 60-yard reception. Bartholomew's big-play potential kept Pittsburgh in the game.
Carter Brown (Cincinnati Bearcats, K)
Successfully made all his kicks, including two field goals and three extra points. Brown's reliability added crucial points to Cincinnati's total.
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Cincinnati Bearcats football vs. Pittsburgh Panthers football stats
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Cincinnati Bengals
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Pittsburgh Panthers
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