Cincinnati Bearcats @ SMU Mustangs
4-0, 2-0 American
42
4-0, 2-0 American
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIN | 14 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 42 |
SMU | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
5-1, 2-1 American
13
5-1, 2-1 American
Game Leaders
126
D. RidderQB
13/21, 1 TD
126
216
S. BuecheleQB
23/44, 1 TD, 1 INT
216
179
D. RidderQB
8 CAR, 3 TD
179
40
U. Bentley IVRB
16 CAR
40
24
T. TuckerWR
2 REC
24
68
K. GransonTE
4 REC
68
1
Team-
1
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13
J. WhiteLB
11 SOLO
13
8
D. RobinsonLB
8 SOLO
8
Team Stats
439
Total Yards
290
2
Turnovers
1
17
1st Downs
22
12-126
Penalties
6-60
7/13
3rd Down
7/20
1/1
4th Down
1/5
27:15
Possession
32:45
Game Information
Dallas, TX
Game Highlights
Video Highlights
1st Quarter
Touchdown
6:05 - 1st
7
CIN
0
SMU
Josh Whyle 7 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith Kick)
12 plays, 70 yards, 5:32
Touchdown
2:20 - 1st
14
CIN
0
SMU
Desmond Ridder 15 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
4 plays, 72 yards, 1:41
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
6:23 - 2nd
14
CIN
7
SMU
Rashee Rice 9 Yd pass from Shane Buechele (Chris Naggar Kick)
17 plays, 83 yards, 7:19
Field Goal
0:00 - 2nd
14
CIN
10
SMU
Chris Naggar 26 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 63 yards, 2:50
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
6:13 - 3rd
21
CIN
10
SMU
Gerrid Doaks 1 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
11 plays, 70 yards, 5:22
Touchdown
3:22 - 3rd
28
CIN
10
SMU
Desmond Ridder 32 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
3 plays, 64 yards, 1:41
4th Quarter
Field Goal
11:57 - 4th
28
CIN
13
SMU
Chris Naggar 22 Yd Field Goal
11 plays, 82 yards, 3:26
Touchdown
4:39 - 4th
35
CIN
13
SMU
Desmond Ridder 91 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
1 play, 91 yards, 0:16
Touchdown
2:03 - 4th
42
CIN
13
SMU
Gerrid Doaks 35 Yd Run (Cole Smith Kick)
3 plays, 43 yards, 1:31
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
100%
--CIN
0%
--SMU
According to ESPN Analytics
2025 Standings
FBS
| Big 12 Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| BYU | 5-0 | 8-0 |
| Texas Tech | 5-1 | 8-1 |
| Cincinnati | 5-1 | 7-2 |
| Houston | 4-2 | 7-2 |
| Utah | 4-2 | 7-2 |
| Arizona State | 4-2 | 6-3 |
| TCU | 3-2 | 6-2 |
| Baylor | 3-3 | 5-4 |
| Kansas State | 3-3 | 4-5 |
| Kansas | 3-3 | 5-4 |
| Arizona | 2-3 | 5-3 |
| Iowa State | 2-4 | 5-4 |
| UCF | 1-4 | 4-4 |
| Colorado | 1-5 | 3-6 |
| West Virginia | 1-5 | 3-6 |
| Oklahoma State | 0-6 | 1-8 |
| Atlantic Coast Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 5-0 | 8-1 |
| Georgia Tech | 5-1 | 8-1 |
| Pittsburgh | 5-1 | 7-2 |
| Louisville | 4-1 | 7-1 |
| SMU | 4-1 | 6-3 |
| Duke | 4-1 | 5-3 |
| Miami | 2-2 | 6-2 |
| Virginia Tech | 2-3 | 3-6 |
| NC State | 2-3 | 5-4 |
| Wake Forest | 2-3 | 5-3 |
| California | 2-3 | 5-4 |
| Clemson | 2-4 | 3-5 |
| Stanford | 2-4 | 3-6 |
| North Carolina | 1-3 | 3-5 |
| Florida State | 1-4 | 4-4 |
| Syracuse | 1-5 | 3-6 |
| Boston College | 0-5 | 1-8 |
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