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South Florida at Cincinnati
Nov 11, 2018 • Completed
Away
South Florida
American Athletic

Final Score
23 - 35

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Game Conditions
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Cincinnati beats South Florida 35-23
Cincinnati defeated South Florida 35-23 in Week 11 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 432-313 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Cincinnati set the terms early in a game that finished 35-23. Desmond Ridder pass complete to Kahlil Lewis for 8 yds for a TD (Cole Smith KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Cincinnati the first major swing.
Cincinnati's box score carried the story: 432 total yards, 238 rushing yards, and 194 passing yards. South Florida finished with 313 total yards, including 81 on the ground and 232 through the air.
Cincinnati converted 9-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Cincinnati led 14-16 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Michael Warren II run for 57 yds for a TD (Cole Smith KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Desmond Ridder pass complete to Kahlil Lewis for 8 yds for a TD (Cole Smith KICK) (Cincinnati led 7-6 over South Florida).
Passing Touchdown
Chris Oladokun pass complete to Ryeshene Bronson for 72 yds for a TD CINCINNATI Penalty, Defensive offside (2 Yards) to the Cincy 1 (Coby Weiss PAT BLOCKED) (South Florida led 6-0 over Cincinnati).
Field Goal Good
Coby Weiss 37 yd FG GOOD (South Florida led 9-7 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Desmond Ridder pass complete to Michael Warren II for 13 yds for a TD (Cole Smith KICK) (Cincinnati led 14-9 over South Florida).
Passing Touchdown
Brett Kean pass complete to Mitchell Wilcox for 38 yds for a TD (Coby Weiss KICK) (South Florida led 16-14 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Chris Oladokun pass complete to Tyre McCants for 25 yds for a TD (Coby Weiss KICK) (South Florida led 23-28 over Cincinnati).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-23
Cincinnati defeated South Florida.
Total yards
432-313
Cincinnati held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
238
Cincinnati averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
194
Cincinnati averaged 8.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-16
Cincinnati's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-15
South Florida's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Cincinnati | South Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 432 | 313 |
| Passing Yards | 194 | 232 |
| Rushing Yards | 238 | 81 |
| First Downs | 24 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-16 | 2-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-22 | 8-80 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-24 | 14-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 52 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 37:06 | 22:54 |