Total Yards
Indiana376
Cincinnati328
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Cincinnati at Indiana
Sep 18, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 3
Away
Cincinnati
Big 12
Final Score
38 - 24
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Indiana
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Indiana224
Cincinnati210
Rushing Yards
Indiana152
Cincinnati118
Turnovers
Indiana4
Cincinnati2
Game Conditions
Temperature85°F
Wind4 mph E
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Indiana vs Cincinnati box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Indiana30:23
Cincinnati29:37
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Cincinnati beats Indiana 38-24
Cincinnati defeated Indiana 38-24 in Week 3 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 328-376 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Cincinnati set the terms early in a game that finished 38-24. Michael Penix Jr. pass complete to Peyton Hendershot for 16 yds for a TD, (Charles Campbell KICK) came with {'seconds': 15, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Indiana the first major swing.
Cincinnati's box score carried the story: 328 total yards, 118 rushing yards, and 210 passing yards. Indiana finished with 376 total yards, including 152 on the ground and 224 through the air.
Cincinnati converted 4-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-4, Cincinnati led 10-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Cole Smith 32 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Michael Penix Jr. pass complete to Peyton Hendershot for 16 yds for a TD, (Charles Campbell KICK) (Indiana led 7-0 over Cincinnati).
Rushing Touchdown
Jerome Ford 6 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick) (Cincinnati led 7-14 over Indiana).
Passing Touchdown
Michael Penix Jr. pass complete to Stephen Carr for 5 yds for a TD, (Charles Campbell KICK) (Indiana led 14-0 over Cincinnati).
Field Goal Good
Cole Smith 32 yd FG GOOD (Cincinnati led 10-14 over Indiana).
Rushing Touchdown
D.J. Matthews Jr. run for 14 yds for a TD, (Charles Campbell KICK) (Indiana led 21-17 over Cincinnati).
Rushing Touchdown
Jerome Ford run for 3 yds for a TD, (Cole Smith KICK) (Cincinnati led 17-14 over Indiana).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-24
Cincinnati defeated Indiana.
Total yards
328-376
Cincinnati held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
118
Cincinnati averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
210
Cincinnati averaged 5.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-14
Cincinnati's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
Indiana's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Indiana | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 376 | 328 |
| Passing Yards | 224 | 210 |
| Rushing Yards | 152 | 118 |
| First Downs | 20 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-16 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 11-72 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-40 | 20-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 30:23 | 29:37 |