{
  "id": 15268073,
  "title": "Hawkins throws for 464 and Cassidy’s FG with no time left lifts West Virginia over Cincinnati 45-42",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/hawkins-throws-for-464-and-cassidys-fg-with-no-time-left-lifts-west",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T19:59:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/17/hawkins-throws-for-464-and-cassidys-fg-with-no-time-left-lifts-west-virginia-over-cincinnati-45-42"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia secured a thrilling 45-42 victory over Cincinnati on Saturday, thanks to a stellar performance by quarterback Mike Hawkins Jr. and a clutch 35-yard field goal from kicker Jack Cassidy. Hawkins set a career-high with 464 yards passing, throwing for three touchdowns and a rushing touchdown. Cincinnati's JC French IV contributed 389 passing yards and two more touchdowns, while Tabb added 62 rushing yards on the game's pivotal TD. Cincinnati took control early, but West Virginia staged a remarkable comeback, finally breaking through with Cassidy's game-sealing kick as time expired.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "West Virginia defeats Cincinnati 45-42 in thrilling game",
    "Mike Hawkins sets career-high with 464 passing yards",
    "Jack Cassidy nails game-winning 35-yard FG"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}