Total Yards
Alabama482
Cincinnati218
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Cincinnati at Alabama
Dec 31, 2021 • Completed • Neutral Site
CFP Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
Season 2021PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Cincinnati
Big 12
Final Score
6 - 27
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Passing Yards
Alabama181
Cincinnati144
Rushing Yards
Alabama301
Cincinnati74
Turnovers
Alabama1
Cincinnati0
Game Conditions
ConditionOvercast
Temperature70°F
Wind11 mph S
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Alabama33:41
Cincinnati26:19
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Alabama pulls away from Cincinnati 27-6
Alabama defeated Cincinnati 27-6 in Week 1 of the 2021 postseason slate, finishing with a 482-218 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 27-6. Cole Smith 33 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Cincinnati the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 482 total yards, 301 rushing yards, and 181 passing yards. Cincinnati finished with 218 total yards, including 74 on the ground and 144 through the air.
Alabama converted 5-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Alabama led 17-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Bryce Young pass complete to Ja'Corey Brooks for 44 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Cole Smith 33 yd FG GOOD (Cincinnati led 3-7 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Bryce Young pass complete to Slade Bolden for 8 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 7-0 over Cincinnati).
Field Goal Good
Will Reichard 26 yd FG GOOD (Alabama led 10-3 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Bryce Young pass complete to Ja'Corey Brooks for 44 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 17-3 over Cincinnati).
Field Goal Good
Cole Smith 37 yd FG GOOD (Cincinnati led 6-17 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Bryce Young pass complete to Cameron Latu for 9 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 24-6 over Cincinnati).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-6
Alabama defeated Cincinnati.
Total yards
482-218
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
301
Alabama averaged 6.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
181
Alabama averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-12
Cincinnati's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Alabama | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 482 | 218 |
| Passing Yards | 181 | 144 |
| Rushing Yards | 301 | 74 |
| First Downs | 27 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 2-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-36 | 6-39 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-28 | 17-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 33:41 | 26:19 |