{
  "id": 8573545,
  "title": "Miami RedHawks fall to Cincinnati in perhaps final Victory Bell",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/miami-redhawks-fall-to-cincinnati-in-perhaps-final-victory-bell-8573545",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T00:56:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/miami-redhawks-fall-cincinnati-perhaps-005643629.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Freshman Miami receiver Scoop Smith made a stunning 98-yard touchdown run on the opening kickoff of the 129th Victory Bell matchup between Miami and Cincinnati. The 5-foot-5 freshman, who is the smallest player in Division I football, showcased his big confidence and immense energy for the RedHawks. Miami's defense and offense also followed the special team's lead in the first half.\n\nHowever, Cincinnati's Bearcats proved that the game lasts 60 minutes. They overcame a three-touchdown halftime deficit to secure a 35-31 victory over the RedHawks. Miami head coach Chuck Martin described this loss as one of the hardest in his career. This marks the 18th time Miami has fallen in the Battle for the Victory Bell, which is now the longest-running non-conference rivalry in the country with a record of 62-60-7 in Cincinnati's favor.\n\nRedHawks quarterback David McComb had a standout performance in the first half, completing 13-of-18 passes for a career-high 253 yards and three touchdowns. His pinpoint accuracy and ability to throw bomb after bomb down the field were on full display. Despite an avoidable interception and a fumble, McComb's explosive performance kept the RedHawks in contention. With McComb's arrival, the Miami RedHawks should have a significant advantage at the quarterback position in Mid-American Conference play.",
  "summary": "The RedHawks fell to a Bearcats second-half surge at TQL Stadium. What did Miami learn in the loss to Cincinnati?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "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"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}