{
  "id": 8573536,
  "title": "UC Bearcats overcome 21-point deficit to beat Miami",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/uc-bearcats-overcome-21-point-deficit-to-beat-miami",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T01:01:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/uc-bearcats-overcome-21-point-010129730.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, the University of Cincinnati football team, known as the Bearcats, staged a remarkable comeback to defeat their rival, Miami University, also known as the Miami RedHawks. The Cincinnati squad trailed by 21 points at halftime, with their opponents leading 28-7. However, the Bearcats surged back in the second half, scoring 28 points to ultimately win the game 35-31.\n\nA pivotal moment in the game came with 1:29 remaining on the clock when UC's Cole Tabb sprinted 53 yards for a touchdown, giving the Bearcats the lead with a score of 35-31. Earlier in the game, Miami got off to a strong start, capitalizing on a 98-yard kickoff return by Scoop Smith to take a 7-0 lead. The Bearcats managed to score in response, with Lazaro Rogers extending their lead to 14-0 after Rogers' 12-yard touchdown run.\n\nDespite this early lead, the Bearcats managed to climb back into the game with Tabb's one-yard touchdown run, putting Cincinnati ahead 21-14. The margin grew significantly as David McComb scored a touchdown and passed for another, extending the lead to 28-7 at halftime. The third quarter saw J.C. French IV contribute with a touchdown run and a catch, narrowing the deficit to 28-21.\n\nThe Bearcats continued their resurgence with a 19-yard field goal from Kellan McLaughlin, increasing their lead to 31-21. Miami responded effectively, as French threw a six-yard touchdown pass to JV Gibson with 6:20 left on the clock, putting Miami ahead 31-28. The game came down to the final minutes. With less than two minutes remaining, Tabb's 53-yard touchdown run secured the victory for Cincinnati, ending the game 35-31. This win marked the 129th edition of the Battle for the Victory Bell at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.",
  "summary": "The University of Cincinnati football team overcame a deficit against rival Miami University on Saturday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Cincinnati rallies from 21-point halftime deficit to defeat Miami (Ohio) 35-31 on Tabb's TD run",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/cincinnati-rallies-from-21-point-halftime-deficit-to-defeat-miami",
        "published": "2026-09-19T23:40:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Cincinnati rallies from 21-point halftime deficit to defeat Miami (Ohio) 35-31 on Tabb’s TD run",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/cincinnati-rallies-from-21-point-halftime-deficit-to-defeat-miami-8564802",
        "published": "2026-09-19T23:41:12.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}