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Cincinnati at East Carolina
Nov 18, 2017 • Completed
Away
Cincinnati
Big 12

Final Score
20 - 48

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Game Story
East Carolina pulls away from Cincinnati 48-20
East Carolina defeated Cincinnati 48-20 in Week 12 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 578-326 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
East Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 48-20. Gardner Minshew pass complete to Tahj Deans for 23 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK) came with {'seconds': 30, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving East Carolina the first major swing.
East Carolina's box score carried the story: 578 total yards, 114 rushing yards, and 464 passing yards. Cincinnati finished with 326 total yards, including 139 on the ground and 187 through the air.
East Carolina converted 8-16 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, East Carolina led 24-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Gardner Minshew pass complete to Trevon Brown for 95 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Gardner Minshew pass complete to Tahj Deans for 23 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK) (East Carolina led 7-0 over Cincinnati).
Rushing Touchdown
Hussein Howe run for 3 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK) (East Carolina led 14-0 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Hayden Moore pass complete to Kahlil Lewis for 75 yds for a TD, (Ryan Jones PAT MISSED) (Cincinnati led 6-21 over East Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Hayden Moore pass complete to JaQuay Savage for 10 yds for a TD, (Ryan Jones KICK) (Cincinnati led 13-21 over East Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Jake Verity 46 yd FG GOOD (East Carolina led 24-13 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Gardner Minshew pass complete to Jimmy Williams for 11 yds for a TD, (Jake Verity KICK) (East Carolina led 21-0 over Cincinnati).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-20
East Carolina defeated Cincinnati.
Total yards
578-326
East Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
114
East Carolina averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
464
East Carolina averaged 10.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
East Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-10
Cincinnati's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | East Carolina | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 578 | 326 |
| Passing Yards | 464 | 187 |
| Rushing Yards | 114 | 139 |
| First Downs | 28 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-16 | 3-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-54 | 10-90 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 32-46 | 15-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 33:41 | 26:19 |