Total Yards
Navy308
Cincinnati271
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Cincinnati at Navy
Oct 23, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 8
Away
Cincinnati
Big 12
Final Score
27 - 20
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Navy
American Athletic
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Passing Yards
Navy116
Cincinnati176
Rushing Yards
Navy192
Cincinnati95
Turnovers
Navy1
Cincinnati1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature64°F
Wind4 mph W
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Navy39:27
Cincinnati20:33
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Cincinnati holds off Navy 27-20
Cincinnati defeated Navy 27-20 in Week 8 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 271-308 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Cincinnati set the terms early in a game that finished 27-20. Tai Lavatai run for 2 yds for a TD (Bijan Nichols KICK) came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Navy the first major swing.
Cincinnati's box score carried the story: 271 total yards, 95 rushing yards, and 176 passing yards. Navy finished with 308 total yards, including 192 on the ground and 116 through the air.
Cincinnati converted 6-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Cincinnati led 13-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Alex Bales 52 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Tai Lavatai run for 2 yds for a TD (Bijan Nichols KICK) (Navy led 7-0 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Desmond Ridder pass complete to Josh Whyle for 31 yds for a TD (Christian Lowery KICK) (Cincinnati led 7-7 over Navy).
Field Goal Good
Christian Lowery 32 yd FG GOOD (Cincinnati led 10-10 over Navy).
Field Goal Good
Bijan Nichols 33 yd FG GOOD (Navy led 10-7 over Cincinnati).
Field Goal Good
Alex Bales 52 yd FG GOOD (Cincinnati led 13-10 over Navy).
Rushing Touchdown
Jerome Ford run for 43 yds for a TD (Christian Lowery KICK) (Cincinnati led 20-10 over Navy).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-20
Cincinnati defeated Navy.
Total yards
271-308
Cincinnati held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
95
Cincinnati averaged 4.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
176
Cincinnati averaged 5.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-12
Cincinnati's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-21
Navy's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Navy | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 308 | 271 |
| Passing Yards | 116 | 176 |
| Rushing Yards | 192 | 95 |
| First Downs | 22 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-21 | 6-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-4 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 11-93 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-17 | 18-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 67 | 21 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 39:27 | 20:33 |