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Cincinnati at Kansas
Sep 27, 2025 • Completed
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Cincinnati
Big 12

Final Score
37 - 34

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Rushing Yards
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Game Conditions
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Excitement
8.50
Postgame Win Probability
Kansas: 64.3%
Cincinnati: 35.7%
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Cincinnati edges Kansas 37-34
Cincinnati defeated Kansas 37-34 in Week 5 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 603-597 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Cincinnati set the terms early in a game that finished 37-34. Tawee Walker run for 2 yds for a TD (Stephen Rusnak KICK) came with 6:10 left in the first quarter, giving Cincinnati the first major swing.
Cincinnati's box score carried the story: 603 total yards, 215 rushing yards, and 388 passing yards. Kansas finished with 597 total yards, including 152 on the ground and 445 through the air.
Cincinnati converted 7-16 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Cincinnati led 20-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Stephen Rusnak 43 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Tawee Walker run for 2 yds for a TD (Stephen Rusnak KICK) (Cincinnati led 7-7 over Kansas).
Passing Touchdown
Jalon Daniels pass complete to Emmanuel Henderson Jr. for 93 yds for a TD (Laith Marjan KICK) (Kansas led 7-0 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Cyrus Allen for 10 yds for a TD (Stephen Rusnak KICK) (Cincinnati led 17-10 over Kansas).
Field Goal Good
Laith Marjan 35 yd FG GOOD (Kansas led 13-17 over Cincinnati).
Field Goal Good
Stephen Rusnak 29 yd FG GOOD (Cincinnati led 10-7 over Kansas).
Field Goal Good
Laith Marjan 27 yd FG GOOD (Kansas led 10-10 over Cincinnati).
Stat Callouts
Final score
37-34
Cincinnati defeated Kansas.
Total yards
603-597
Cincinnati held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
215
Cincinnati averaged 5.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
388
Cincinnati averaged 9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-16
Cincinnati's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-8
Kansas's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kansas | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 597 | 603 |
| Passing Yards | 445 | 388 |
| Rushing Yards | 152 | 215 |
| First Downs | 26 | 29 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-8 | 7-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-26 | 9-68 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-28 | 29-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 25:24 | 34:36 |