{
  "id": 10122082,
  "title": "FINAL: Cincinnati 31, K-State 26",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/final-cincinnati-31-k-state-26",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T03:01:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/final-cincinnati-31-k-state-030107849.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "It’s a familiar refrain from the past: a disastrous third quarter doomed the Kansas State Wildcats to defeat.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cincinnati Bearcats defeat Kansas State Wildcats 31-26",
    "Cincinnati's running offense averaged 7+ yards per carry",
    "JC French threw for 292 yards and a touchdown"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Cincinnati's ability to outrun Kansas State and capitalize on crucial scoring opportunities swung the Big 12 opener in their favor, exposing K-State's vulnerability to strong ground games.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}