FINAL: Cincinnati 31, K-State 26
It’s a familiar refrain from the past: a disastrous third quarter doomed the Kansas State Wildcats to defeat.
Cincinnati Bearcats secured a 31-26 victory over Kansas State Wildcats in a Big 12 opener at Nippert Stadium. The Cats dominated the game with their running offense, which averaged over 7 yards per carry on 38 attempts. K-State struggled to contain Cincinnati's ground game, allowing 271 yards on the ground and scoring three touchdowns.
In a crucial third-quarter sequence, Cincinnati scored twice within three minutes, leading to their eventual 31-26 win. Cincinnati's quarterback, JC French, completed 30 of 50 passes for 292 yards and a touchdown, while the team also held an edge in third downs, converting 5 of 11 attempts. K-State, on the other hand, managed 447 total yards but struggled to stop Cincinnati's run game, which outgained them 271-155 and outrushed them 292-165.
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