Total Yards
Cincinnati542
Temple235
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2021)
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Temple at Cincinnati
Oct 8, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 6
Away
Temple
American Athletic
Final Score
3 - 52
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Passing Yards
Cincinnati263
Temple150
Rushing Yards
Cincinnati279
Temple85
Turnovers
Cincinnati0
Temple3
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature67°F
Wind4 mph S
Humidity
96%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Cincinnati28:01
Temple31:59
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Game Story
Cincinnati routs Temple 52-3
Cincinnati defeated Temple 52-3 in Week 6 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 542-235 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Cincinnati set the terms early in a game that finished 52-3. Alec Pierce 9 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Cincinnati the first major swing.
Cincinnati's box score carried the story: 542 total yards, 279 rushing yards, and 263 passing yards. Temple finished with 235 total yards, including 85 on the ground and 150 through the air.
Cincinnati converted 8-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Cincinnati led 17-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jerome Ford 75 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Alec Pierce 9 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick) (Cincinnati led 10-0 over Temple).
Field Goal Good
Cole Smith 30 Yd Field Goal (Cincinnati led 3-0 over Temple).
Rushing Touchdown
Jerome Ford 8 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick) (Cincinnati led 17-0 over Temple).
Field Goal Good
Rory Bell 55 Yd Field Goal (Temple led 3-17 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Michael Young Jr. 11 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick) (Cincinnati led 45-3 over Temple).
Rushing Touchdown
Jerome Ford 75 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick) (Cincinnati led 24-3 over Temple).
Stat Callouts
Final score
52-3
Cincinnati defeated Temple.
Total yards
542-235
Cincinnati held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
279
Cincinnati averaged 8.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
263
Cincinnati averaged 8.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-13
Cincinnati's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-13
Temple's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Cincinnati | Temple |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 542 | 235 |
| Passing Yards | 263 | 150 |
| Rushing Yards | 279 | 85 |
| First Downs | 23 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-13 | 3-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-42 | 5-30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-31 | 18-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 28:01 | 31:59 |