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Cincinnati at Miami (OH)
Sep 9, 2018 • Completed
Away
Cincinnati
Big 12

Final Score
21 - 0

Home
Miami (OH)
Mid-American
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
97%
Precipitation
0.15 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
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Box Score Comparison
Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Cincinnati pulls away from Miami (OH) 21-0
Cincinnati defeated Miami (OH) 21-0 in Week 2 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 233-198 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Cincinnati set the terms early in a game that finished 21-0. Michael Warren II run for 2 yds for a TD, (Cole Smith KICK) came with {'seconds': 33, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Cincinnati the first major swing.
Cincinnati's box score carried the story: 233 total yards, 188 rushing yards, and 45 passing yards. Miami (OH) finished with 198 total yards, including 59 on the ground and 139 through the air.
Cincinnati converted 6-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Cincinnati led 7-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Desmond Ridder pass complete to Josiah Deguara for 9 yds for a TD, (Cole Smith KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Michael Warren II run for 2 yds for a TD, (Cole Smith KICK) (Cincinnati led 7-0 over Miami (OH)).
Passing Touchdown
Desmond Ridder pass complete to Josiah Deguara for 9 yds for a TD, (Cole Smith KICK) (Cincinnati led 21-0 over Miami (OH)).
Rushing Touchdown
Michael Warren II run for 1 yd for a TD, (Cole Smith KICK) (Cincinnati led 14-0 over Miami (OH)).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-0
Cincinnati defeated Miami (OH).
Total yards
233-198
Cincinnati held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
188
Cincinnati averaged 3.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
45
Cincinnati averaged 4.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-15
Cincinnati's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-17
Miami (OH)'s offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Miami (OH) | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 198 | 233 |
| Passing Yards | 139 | 45 |
| Rushing Yards | 59 | 188 |
| First Downs | 11 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-17 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-45 | 8-86 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-41 | 6-11 |
| Rushing Attempts | 19 | 51 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 0 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 27:09 | 32:51 |