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Cincinnati at Temple
Oct 20, 2018 • Completed
Away
Cincinnati
Big 12

Final Score
17 - 24

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Game Conditions
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Temple holds off Cincinnati 24-17
Temple defeated Cincinnati 24-17 in Week 8 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 317-311 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Temple set the terms early in a game that finished 24-17. Michael Warren II run for 24 yds for a TD, (Cole Smith KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Cincinnati the first major swing.
Temple's box score carried the story: 317 total yards, 80 rushing yards, and 237 passing yards. Cincinnati finished with 311 total yards, including 200 on the ground and 111 through the air.
Temple converted 4-17 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-3, Temple led 10-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Mobley 28 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Michael Warren II run for 24 yds for a TD, (Cole Smith KICK) (Cincinnati led 7-10 over Temple).
Passing Touchdown
Anthony Russo pass complete to Randle Jones for 16 yds for a TD, (Will Mobley KICK) (Temple led 10-0 over Cincinnati).
Field Goal Good
Will Mobley 28 yd FG GOOD (Temple led 3-0 over Cincinnati).
Field Goal Good
Cole Smith 44 yd FG GOOD (Cincinnati led 10-10 over Temple).
Rushing Touchdown
Charles McClelland run for 42 yds for a TD, (Cole Smith KICK) (Cincinnati led 17-10 over Temple).
Passing Touchdown
Anthony Russo pass complete to Branden Mack for 20 yds for a TD, (Will Mobley KICK) (Temple led 17-17 over Cincinnati).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-17
Temple defeated Cincinnati.
Total yards
317-311
Temple held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
80
Temple averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
237
Temple averaged 5.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-17
Temple's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-19
Cincinnati's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Temple | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 317 | 311 |
| Passing Yards | 237 | 111 |
| Rushing Yards | 80 | 200 |
| First Downs | 16 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-17 | 7-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-60 | 7-65 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-42 | 14-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 47 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 28:41 | 31:19 |