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Cincinnati at Miami (OH)
Sep 17, 2017 • Completed
Away
Cincinnati
Big 12

Final Score
21 - 17

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Miami (OH)
Mid-American
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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Cincinnati holds off Miami (OH) 21-17
Cincinnati defeated Miami (OH) 21-17 in Week 3 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 361-291 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Cincinnati set the terms early in a game that finished 21-17. Gus Ragland pass complete to Luke Mayock for 24 yds for a TD, (Samuel Sloman KICK) came with {'seconds': 37, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Miami (OH) the first major swing.
Cincinnati's box score carried the story: 361 total yards, 139 rushing yards, and 222 passing yards. Miami (OH) finished with 291 total yards, including 70 on the ground and 221 through the air.
Cincinnati converted 8-19 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Cincinnati led 3-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Josh Pasley 41 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Gus Ragland pass complete to Luke Mayock for 24 yds for a TD, (Samuel Sloman KICK) (Miami (OH) led 7-3 over Cincinnati).
Field Goal Good
Josh Pasley 41 yd FG GOOD (Cincinnati led 3-0 over Miami (OH)).
Rushing Touchdown
Kenny Young run for 1 yd for a TD, (Samuel Sloman KICK) (Miami (OH) led 14-3 over Cincinnati).
Interception Return Touchdown
Gus Ragland pass intercepted for a TD Malik Clements return for 14 yds for a TD, (Josh Pasley KICK) (Miami (OH) led 17-21 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Hayden Moore pass complete to Kahlil Lewis for 20 yds for a TD, (Hayden Moore pass to Kahlil Lewis for Two-Point Conversion) (Cincinnati led 14-17 over Miami (OH)).
Field Goal Good
Samuel Sloman 37 yd FG GOOD (Miami (OH) led 17-6 over Cincinnati).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-17
Cincinnati defeated Miami (OH).
Total yards
361-291
Cincinnati held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
139
Cincinnati averaged 4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
222
Cincinnati averaged 5.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-19
Cincinnati's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-14
Miami (OH)'s offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Miami (OH) | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 291 | 361 |
| Passing Yards | 221 | 222 |
| Rushing Yards | 70 | 139 |
| First Downs | 14 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-14 | 8-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-77 | 6-56 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-31 | 24-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 29:40 | 30:20 |