Total Yards
UConn412
Cincinnati317
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Cincinnati at UConn
Oct 8, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 6
Away
Cincinnati
Big 12
Final Score
9 - 20
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UConn
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
UConn224
Cincinnati315
Rushing Yards
UConn188
Cincinnati2
Turnovers
UConn2
Cincinnati1
Game Conditions
Temperature57°F
Wind0 mph S
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
UConn vs Cincinnati box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
UConn35:31
Cincinnati24:29
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
UConn beats Cincinnati 20-9
UConn defeated Cincinnati 20-9 in Week 6 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 412-317 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
UConn set the terms early in a game that finished 20-9. Josh Pasley 26 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 7} left in the quarter 2, giving Cincinnati the first major swing.
UConn's box score carried the story: 412 total yards, 188 rushing yards, and 224 passing yards. Cincinnati finished with 317 total yards, including 2 on the ground and 315 through the air.
UConn converted 7-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, UConn led 7-9 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Bryant Shirreffs pass complete to Tyraiq Beals for 59 yds for a TD, (Bobby Puyol KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Josh Pasley 26 yd FG GOOD (Cincinnati led 9-0 over UConn).
Passing Touchdown
Bryant Shirreffs pass complete to Tyraiq Beals for 59 yds for a TD, (Bobby Puyol KICK) (UConn led 7-9 over Cincinnati).
Field Goal Good
Josh Pasley 43 yd FG GOOD (Cincinnati led 6-0 over UConn).
Field Goal Good
Josh Pasley 25 yd FG GOOD (Cincinnati led 3-0 over UConn).
Field Goal Good
Bobby Puyol 30 yd FG GOOD (UConn led 17-9 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Bryant Shirreffs pass complete to Noel Thomas for 26 yds for a TD CINCINNATI Penalty, Defensive pass interference ( Yards) declined, (Bobby Puyol KICK) (UConn led 14-9 over Cincinnati).
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-9
UConn defeated Cincinnati.
Total yards
412-317
UConn held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
188
UConn averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
224
UConn averaged 6.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-16
UConn's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Cincinnati's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UConn | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 412 | 317 |
| Passing Yards | 224 | 315 |
| Rushing Yards | 188 | 2 |
| First Downs | 21 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-69 | 5-57 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-33 | 29-56 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 22 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 35:31 | 24:29 |