Cincinnati rallies from 21-point halftime deficit to defeat Miami (Ohio) 35-31 on Tabb's TD run
Cole Tabb's 53-yard touchdown run with 1:29 remaining rallied Cincinnati to a 35-31 victory over Miami (Ohio) in the 129th meeting of the “Battle for the Victory Bell” on Saturday after the Bearcats trailed by 21 points at halftime. Cincinnati has won 18 of the last 19 meetings in the oldest non-conference rivalry in the nation and the fifth-most played in the Football Bowl Subdivision. The game…
Cincinnati pulled off an incredible 35-31 victory over Miami (Ohio) in their 129th Battle for the Victory Bell matchup, overcoming a 21-point halftime deficit. Cole Tabb's 53-yard touchdown run with just 1:29 left in the game sealed the win for the Bearcats. Cincinnati leads the series 18-1 over Miami (Ohio) and the two teams won't face each other again in the near future. The game took place at FC Cincinnati's home, which is also the home of Major League Soccer.
JC French IV connected with Cole Tabb on a crucial 1-yard touchdown run midway through the third quarter, sparking a Cincinnati comeback. David McComb threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for a score. Maleek Huggins added a 36-yard touchdown reception for Miami (Ohio). Scoop Smith made headlines by returning the opening kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown, the first time since 2018 that Miami (Ohio) opened with a kickoff return for a score.
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